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

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Example sentences

他喜歡一邊喝咖啡,一邊讀書。
他喜欢一边喝咖啡,一边读书。
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。
He looked back while walking, as if searching for someone.
他一邊洗澡一邊哼歌。
He hums a song while taking a shower.
他一邊看書一邊喝茶,神態非常悠閒。
He read a book while drinking tea, looking very relaxed.
市場裡的小販一邊吆喝,一邊把水果擺整齊。
The vendor in the market called out to customers while arranging the fruit neatly.

Usage Notes

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

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