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下边
xiàbian
Description
"下边"的意思是在某个东西的下面，或者是比较低的位置。
"下边" means below something or a lower position.
我们常常说"桌子下边"、"下边一层"，它和"上边"是相反的。
We often say "桌子下边" (under the table) or "下边一层" (the lower layer); it is the opposite of "上边".
Meanings
下边xiàbian
below; underneath; the lower part
猫在桌子下边睡觉。
The cat is sleeping under the table.
下边xiàbian
following; next (in text or order)
下边我们看第二个问题。
Next, let's look at the second question.
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Notes
- Etymology
下 (below) + 边 (side); 边 is a common location suffix like in 上边, 里边.
- Nuance
下边 and 下面 are nearly interchangeable; 下边 sounds slightly more colloquial in northern speech.
In videos
“所以这个东海下边刚好有一个铁棒”
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