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边上

biānshang

Description

“边上”的意思是某个东西或地方的旁边、附近。

"边上" means beside or near something or some place.

我们常常说“坐在边上”或者“放在边上”。

We often say "坐在边上" (sit on the side) or "放在边上" (put on the side).

Meanings

边上biānshang

beside; nearby; at the side of

他坐在我边上。

He is sitting next to me.

边上biānshang

on the edge; at the border

杯子放在桌子边上,很危险。

The cup is on the edge of the table, which is dangerous.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    边 (side/edge) + 上 (locative suffix), forming a place word.

  • Nuance

    often interchangeable with 旁边, but 边上 is more colloquial.

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