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侧 (cè): side; to lean to one side

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 6noun, verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
side; to lean to one side
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun, verb
HSK level
HSK 6
Strokes
8
Radical
亻
Structure
左中右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • the side
  • to incline towards
  • to lean
  • inclined
  • lateral
  • side

Chinese explanation

  • 旁边,旁边的一边,与正面相对的方向
  • 偏向一边,不居中
  • 用作动词时表示身体向旁边倾斜或转动。

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Example sentences

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The left-side door of this car was damaged in a collision, but the right-side door can still open normally.

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The doctor told me to sleep on my side, as this can reduce back pain.

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Viewed from the side, this mountain looks like a lying elephant.

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Please place the bookshelf sideways against the wall, so there will be more space in the middle of the room.

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