身边

shēn biān

HSK 3.0 Level 3 Noun Very common

Definitions

1. at one's side
2. on hand

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Word relationships

Related words

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附近

fù jìn

nearby; neighboring

nearby area, often used for places rather than personal proximity

随身

suí shēn

to (carry) on one's person

to have on one's person, commonly used for items carried with you

Synonyms

1 item

旁边

páng biān

side; adjacent place

when referring to a location nearby or beside someone/something, but 旁边 is more general and not limited to people

Usage notes

Common mistakes

身边 is used only for physical proximity to a person (or by extension to a group). Do not use it for general spatial 'beside' objects; use 旁边 instead.

Example Sentences

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她一直在我身边支持我。

She has always supported me by my side.

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Child Words of 身边

side

body

身边