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一边

yìbiān

Description

“一边”可以指一个方向或一个方面,也可以说两件事同时在做。

"一边" can refer to a direction or an aspect, and can also mean doing two things at the same time.

我们常说“一边……一边……”,表示两个动作一起进行。

We often say "一边...一边..." to indicate two actions happening simultaneously.

Meanings

一边……一边……yìbiān…… yìbiān……

doing two things at the same time

他一边走一边打电话。

He talks on the phone while walking.

一边yìbiān

one side; one direction

请站在路的一边。

Please stand to one side of the road.

一边yìbiān

aside; to the side

把书放到一边去。

Put the book aside.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    一 (one) + 边 (side/edge), literally 'one side'.

  • Nuance

    the doubled 一边…一边… pattern stresses two actions happening simultaneously.

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