Definition
手边 is a position word meaning 'at hand' or 'within easy reach'. It can refer to physical proximity (something you can touch) or availability (resources you have on hand). You often use it after 在 or 从 to indicate location or source.
p.w.
at handwithin reachnearby
Examples
- 手边。Wǒ bǎ shǒujī fàng zài shǒu biān.I put my phone at hand.
- 手边。Tā shǒu biān méiyǒu dài qián.He didn't bring money with him.
- 手边，。Qǐng bǎ zīliào fàng zài shǒu biān, fāngbiàn cháyuè.Please put the materials at hand for easy reference.
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