一边 (yī biān) — (adverb) used in the 一边…一边… pattern to indicate two simultaneous actions
Definition
Marks two actions happening at the same time, always in the pair 一边…一边… (e.g. 一边走一边听). It only means 'simultaneously' here — not 'on one hand / on the other' (that's 一面 or 反之).
adverb
used in the 一边…一边… pattern to indicate two simultaneous actions
Examples
- 。Tā yì biān zǒu lù yì biān tīng yīn yuè.He listens to music while walking.
- 。Mā ma yì biān zuò fàn yì biān chàng gē.Mom sings while cooking.
- 。Wǒ men yì biān hē chá yì biān liáo tiān.We chat while drinking tea.
Grammar
Appears in
Browse more HSK 3 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.