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    Expressing location 'beside' with 旁边 (pángbiān)

    Location & Position

    Structure

    Noun + 旁边

    Explanation

    旁边 (pángbiān) is a postposition meaning 'beside,' 'next to,' or 'nearby.' It is placed after a noun to indicate proximity, as in 王宫旁边 (beside the royal palace). It is one of the most common location words in Chinese.

    Examples

    • 学校旁边有一家很好吃的面馆。

      Xuéxiào pángbiān yǒu yì jiā hěn hǎochī de miànguǎn.

      There is a very delicious noodle restaurant next to the school.

    • 请你站在我旁边，我们拍张照。

      Qǐng nǐ zhàn zài wǒ pángbiān, wǒmen pāi zhāng zhào.

      Please stand next to me; let's take a photo.

    • 公园旁边新开了一家书店。

      Gōngyuán pángbiān xīn kāi le yì jiā shūdiàn.

      A new bookstore just opened next to the park.

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