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Expressing location beside something with 旁 (páng)
Location & Position
Structure
在 + Noun + 旁
Explanation
旁 (páng) is a location word meaning "beside," "next to," or "by the side of." It is placed after a noun to indicate proximity to that object or place. For example, 在火炉旁 means "beside the fireplace."
Examples
他坐在窗旁看着外面的雨。
Tā zuò zài chuāng páng kànzhe wàimiàn de yǔ.
He sat by the window watching the rain outside.
桌子旁放着一把椅子。
Zhuōzi páng fàngzhe yì bǎ yǐzi.
A chair was placed next to the table.
小猫在沙发旁睡着了。
Xiǎo māo zài shāfā páng shuìzháo le.
The kitten fell asleep next to the sofa.