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南边
nánbian
Description
“南边”是一个方向词，指南方的那一边。
"南边" is a directional word meaning the southern side.
我们说房子的南边、城市的南边，很常用。
We often say the 南边 of a house or the 南边 of a city.
Meanings
南边nánbian
the south side; the southern direction
学校在我家的南边。
The school is south of my house.
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Notes
- Etymology
南 (south) + 边 (side/direction), a common locative compound.
- Nuance
南边 is more colloquial than 南方, which sounds more regional/formal.
In videos
“广西，就是中国很南的，很南边”
“我觉得我们常常吃的可能是南边的。”
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