一边

yī biān

HSK 2.0 Level 3 HSK 3.0 Level 3 Adverb Common

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一边

yì biān Adverb while; at the same time

一边

yī biān Adverb one side; either side

Definitions

1. one side
2. either side
3. on the one hand
4. on the other hand
5. doing while

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

一面

yī miàn

one side

也可表示一边…一边…

一方面

yī fāng miàn

on the one hand

用于列举事物的两个方面

Synonyms

1 item

同时

tóng shí

at the same time

表示两个动作同时发生

Usage notes

Collocations

Used in 一边...一边... to indicate two simultaneous actions; the verbs usually share the same subject.

Common mistakes

一边 must be paired with 一边 in the structure 一边...一边...; never use 一边 with another word like 同时 in the same construction.

Example Sentences

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他一边唱歌，一边跳舞。

He sings while dancing.

他一边听音乐，一边写作业。

He does homework while listening to music.

他一边吃饭一边看电视，同时还要接电话。

He eats while watching TV, and at the same time has to answer the phone.

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Words Containing 一边

一边倒

yī biān dǎo

to have the advantage overwhelmingly on one side

Child Words of 一边

one

side

一边