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里边
lǐbian
Description
"里边"是指一个地方或东西的内部，跟"外边"相反。
"里边" refers to the inside of a place or thing, opposite to "外边".
我们常常说"里边"来告诉别人东西在什么地方。
We often say "里边" to tell others where something is.
Meanings
里边lǐbian
inside; the interior part
包里边有很多书。
There are many books in the bag.
里边lǐbian
in; within (a place or space)
请到里边坐吧。
Please come inside and have a seat.
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Notes
- Nuance
里边 and 里面 are interchangeable; 里边 is slightly more colloquial in northern speech.
- Etymology
里 (inside) + 边 (side/direction), forming a location noun.
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