边
edge; boundary; side; at the same time
Meanings
10 senses · 47 examplesnoun
side (geometry)
technicalUsed exclusively in mathematics and geometry contexts.
This triangle has three sides.
The four sides of a square are equal in length.
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We can calculate the length of the hypotenuse of a right triangle.
This polygon has six sides.
A circle has no straight sides.
noun
edge; margin
Often used with the nominal suffix 儿 in colloquial speech.
The children are picking up shells on the seashore.
There is a small river by the village.
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The rapeseed flowers by the field are in full bloom.
He leaned against the telephone pole by the road to rest.
Three chairs were placed by the table.
noun
trim; border decoration
Frequently used with the nominal suffix 儿 in daily conversation.
This dress has white lace trim.
Mom added a gold border to the scarf.
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The hem of this shirt has a ruffled trim.
She sewed lace trim onto the curtains.
This throw pillow has a plush border.
noun
border; frontier
formalUsed to refer to national or regional boundary areas.
We need to strengthen defense construction at the border areas.
Border defense soldiers guard the country's frontiers day and night.
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The soldiers stationed at the border stick to their posts.
The two countries signed a border agreement.
Border trade has promoted economic development between the two regions.
noun
limit; scope
Used to describe abstract or physical limits.
The universe is boundless.
His imagination has no bounds.
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We must uphold the bottom line and boundaries of morality.
This river is the boundary between the two villages.
His scope of knowledge is constantly expanding.
noun
nearby area; side
Can refer to physical proximity or abstract proximity.
She is sitting by the bed reading a book.
There are always a group of friends around him.
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A new coffee shop opened near the school.
There is a small park next to my apartment building.
He stood by the table waiting for the waiter.
noun
side; aspect
Used to refer to a specific party or perspective in a situation.
Bilateral talks between the two countries will be held next week.
This side agrees with the plan, but that side opposes it.
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Both sides should make concessions.
He got the documents from my side.
Representatives from both sides signed the agreement.
noun
approximate; around
informalOften used with the suffix 上下 to emphasize approximation.
A heavy snow fell around the winter solstice.
He was in his sixties and had never seen such a thing before.
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Everyone will go home for family reunion around the Spring Festival.
People in their fifties are no longer young.
I need to prepare school supplies around the start of the semester.
adverb
while; simultaneously
neutralMust be used in pairs with the same structure on both sides of verbs.
He is singing and dancing at the same time.
Mom is cooking while listening to music.
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We are walking and chatting at the same time.
He is working and studying to improve himself at the same time.
The waiter is clearing the table and talking to customers at the same time.
noun
surname Bian
A common Chinese surname.
Mr. Bian is our new neighbor.
Professor Bian will hold a lecture next week.