身边 (shēn biān) — by one's side; on hand; (with) one
Definition
身边 means 'by one's side / on one' — about people or things physically with you (a wallet, keys, a person). 旁边 is the place next to something else; 手头 emphasizes what's available to use right now.
noun
by one's sideon hand(with) one
Examples
- 身边。Wǒ shēn biān yǒu yí bù shǒu jī.I have a cell phone with me.
- 身边。Tā shēn biān zǒng shì dài zhe yào shi.He always carries keys with him.
- 身边？Nǐ shēn biān yǒu qián bāo ma?Do you have a wallet on you?
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