left and right; about; control; attendants
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
left and right; both sides; on either side
Used as a locative noun to indicate directions or positions relative to a center point.
The red flags on both sides of the rostrum fluttered in the wind.
This dilemma puts me in a difficult position between two choices.
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He has connections everywhere in the business world and has many friends.
Please wait on both sides of the main gate.
Both sides of this road are planted with willow trees.
noun
attendants; entourage; people accompanying someone
formalRefers to the people who follow or serve an important person, often used in historical or formal contexts.
At the general's command, his attendants immediately stepped forward and took the prisoner away.
He waved his hand, signaling his attendants not to make a sound.
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When ancient officials traveled, they were protected by attendants on both sides.
Ordered the attendants to withdraw.
Those standing on either side of the king were all important ministers.
verb
to control; manipulate; dominate; influence
Implies having power or influence over a situation or person. Can be used positively (control a situation) or negatively (manipulate someone).
He wants to manipulate me, but it's not that easy!
Money can influence a person's judgment.
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Public opinion is often controlled by a small number of people.
She attempted to manipulate the election results, but ultimately failed.
No one can control my decisions.
noun
approximately; about; or so (used after numbers)
Placed immediately after a number to indicate an approximate quantity, similar to '上下'.
He is around thirty years old.
The price of this book is around fifty yuan.
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He is about 1.8 meters tall.
Around two hundred people attended the meeting.
It takes about half an hour to get from home to school.
adverb
anyway; anyhow; since (one is doing something)
dialectColloquial usage, indicating that since the situation is as stated, one might as well do something.
Since I'm idle anyway with nothing to do, I'll accompany you on the trip.
We have to go anyway, so we might as well leave early.
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Since there's no work today anyway, let's go to the movies.
I'm not going to lose to him anyway, so let's compete if that's what he wants!
Since he had nothing to do anyway, he started cleaning the room.