to be near; to lean against; to be next to
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be close to; to be near; to be next to
literaryDescribes a spatial relationship where one thing is situated near another, often implying proximity or adjacency. Can refer to physical objects or locations. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone.
Zhè这
zuò座
xiǎo小
cūn村
zhuāng庄
bàng傍
yī依
zhe着
yī一
zuò座
qīng青
shān山
。
This small village nestles next to a green mountain.
Hái孩
zi子
bàng傍
yī依
zài在
mǔ母
qīn亲
shēn身
páng旁
，
tīng听
zhe着
gù故
shi事
。
The child snuggled close to his mother, listening to a story.
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Tā他
de的
shū书
fáng房
jiù就
bàng傍
yī依
zhe着
huā花
yuán园
，
jǐng景
sè色
jí极
jiā佳
。
His study is right next to the garden, offering an excellent view.
Jǐ几
sōu艘
yú渔
chuán船
jìng静
jìng静
de地
bàng傍
yī依
zài在
mǎ码
tou头
shàng上
。
Several fishing boats were moored quietly at the pier.