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身边 (shēn biān): by one’s side

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: by one’s side
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 3

Full definitions

at ones side
on hand
at one's side
beside someone
on hand
nearby
close to someone
in someone's circle

Chinese explanation

指人或事物所在的地方，靠近某人或某物的位置。
也指一个人周围经常接触的人或环境，比如家人、朋友、同事等。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

body, oneself

HSK 1

side

Example sentences

I don't have an umbrella with me.

He sat beside me.

She is always surrounded by many people.

Please keep your phone by your side.

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