旁
side; other; radical; extensive; surname
Meanings
6 senses · 23 examplesnoun
side; edge; nearby
Used to refer to the space next to a person, object or place, often followed by a noun or used alone.
There is a big tree by the road.
He stands beside me reading a book.
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An onlooker sees most of the game.
He wasted too much time on crooked paths.
The cat is dozing beside the desk.
pronoun
other; another; else
Used to refer to people or things besides the ones already mentioned, often used before a noun.
Other people's opinions don't matter; what counts is what you think.
He left first because he had other business, and will come over later.
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Except for me, all the other classmates have finished their homework.
Don't take other people's gossips to heart.
This has nothing to do with anyone else, you don't need to blame yourself.
noun
Chinese character radical
informalUsed in colloquial speech, often with the suffix 儿, refers to the component parts of a Chinese character.
The vertical heart radical is a character component related to emotions.
What is the radical of this character? I don't recognize it.
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The radical of the character 'qíng' is the vertical heart radical.
The teacher taught us to recognize the radicals and components of Chinese characters.
Can you name the radical of this character?
adjective
extensive; wide-ranging
formalUsed in formal or literary contexts, often paired with other words to describe wide coverage or reference.
This paper extensively cites a wide range of sources, with very sufficient arguments.
His speech drew widely from various sources and won the applause of the entire audience.
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This scholar's research is extensive and covers multiple academic fields.
This article draws widely from sources and shows the author's profound knowledge reserve.
He is used to citing widely when writing to make the content more rich and diverse.
noun
surname Pang
Used as a family name in China and overseas Chinese communities.
Professor Pang is a well-known scholar at our university.
My neighbor has the surname Pang and is very friendly.
verb
to be near; to lean against
archaicArchaic usage, now mostly replaced by 傍.
He leaned against the big tree to rest.