Chinese
yībiān
Meaning: while; at the same time; one side
Part of Speech: Adverb, Noun

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Handwriting

一邊
一
邊
一边
一
边

Example sentences

He likes to drink coffee while reading a book.
他一邊走一邊回頭看,好像在找什麼人。
他一边走一边回头看,好像在找什么人。
He looked back while walking, as if searching for someone.
他一邊洗澡一邊哼歌。
他一边洗澡一边哼歌。
He hums a song while taking a shower.
他一邊看書一邊喝茶,神態非常悠閒。
他一边看书一边喝茶,神态非常悠闲。
He read a book while drinking tea, looking very relaxed.
我喜歡一邊看電影,一邊喝可樂。
我喜欢一边看电影,一边喝可乐。
I like drinking cola while watching movies.
爺爺喜歡一邊喝茶,一邊哼著家鄉的小曲。
爷爷喜欢一边喝茶,一边哼著家乡的小曲。
Grandpa likes to hum folk songs from his hometown while drinking tea.
中秋節時,大家喜歡一邊賞月一邊吃柚子。
中秋节时,大家喜欢一边赏月一边吃柚子。
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone likes to eat pomelos while admiring the moon.
他們在那邊一邊喝茶一邊聊天兒。
他们在那边一边喝茶一边聊天儿。
They are over there drinking tea and chatting.
我最喜歡一邊看電影一邊吃薯片。
我最喜欢一边看电影一边吃薯片。
I like eating potato chips while watching a movie the most.
我的姥爺喜歡一邊喝茶一邊看報紙。
我的姥爷喜欢一边喝茶一边看报纸。
My grandfather likes to drink tea while reading the newspaper.

Usage Notes

Used to describe two actions happening simultaneously when repeated, or refers to a physical side.

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