one side; one aspect; beside; while
Meanings
4 senses · 13 examplesnoun
one side; one aspect
A noun of locality indicating one side of an object or one aspect of a matter.
One side of this plank is smooth, the other side is rough.
In a debate, both sides have valid points, but one side is always more justified.
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One side of the table is against the wall.
noun
by the side; beside
Indicates a location next to something or someone.
Mom is cooking in the kitchen, and the child is playing with toys beside her.
We were playing soccer on the field, and he just sat by the side watching.
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Put the bag by the side of the table.
adverb
while; at the same time as
Can be used singly ('一边...') or paired ('一边...一边...') to describe simultaneous actions.
He listens to music while walking.
She chats with me while cooking.
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The children sing and dance at the same time.
He walked forward slowly, singing a song as he went.
adjective
equally; the same; alike
dialectA dialectal usage meaning 'the same' or 'equally'. Often used in comparisons.
The two of them are equally tall; you can't tell who is taller.
All crows under heaven are equally black. (Proverb meaning bad people are the same everywhere.)
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These two pieces of clothing are the same size; you can choose either one.