旁边 (páng biān) — side (of something); the place next to something

Definition

旁边 means 'beside' or 'next to' – it refers to the specific place right at the side of someone or something. It is more precise than the general word 边 (side/edge), which often appears as a suffix (e.g., 上边, 下边). While 附近 (nearby area) refers to a broader vicinity, 旁边 points to the immediate side.

noun

side (of something)the place next to something

Examples

旁边。
Wǒ páng biān yǒu yì zhāng yǐzi.
There is a chair beside me.
旁边。
Tā de páng biān shì yí gè shāngdiàn.
Next to him is a store.
旁边？
Nǐ páng biān yǒu diànhuà ma?
Is there a phone beside you?

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