侧 (cè) - side & lateral

侧Tone 4

cè ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

偲嫦

侧 · cè

side;

lateral;

to incline;

to slant;

to lean

sidelateralto incline

Usage highlights

sideleft sideright sidelateralside glanceside door

Synonyms

  • 旁— side; beside
  • 边— edge; side
  • 翼— wing; flank

Antonyms

  • 正— front; main; central
  • 中— center; middle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please stand on the left side (左侧).
  • The building leans slightly (侧倾).
  • He gave a sidelong glance (侧目).
  • We need to consider from multiple perspectives (侧面考虑).

Collocations

  • side(侧面)
  • left side(左侧)
  • right side(右侧)
  • lateral(侧向)
  • side glance(侧目)
  • side door(侧门)

Idioms

  • Turn a deaf ear and pretend not to see(侧目而视)
  • Clear and distinct(清侧分明)
  • Turn sideways to let someone pass(侧身而过)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, '侧' often refers to side buildings or wings flanking the main hall.
  • The character appears in historical texts describing court officials standing at the sides during imperial audiences.

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