旁 (páng) - side & beside

旁Tone 2

páng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

旁 · páng

side;

beside;

nearby;

other;

else;

lateral radical of a Chinese character

sidebesidenearby

Usage highlights

sideaudienceside doorother peoplenearbylateral radical

Synonyms

  • 侧— side; lateral
  • 边— edge; border; side
  • 附近— nearby; vicinity

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He sat by my side (旁边).
  • Please listen carefully (请仔细听).
  • There is a park nearby (附近有个公园).
  • This is an irrelevant matter (这是无关的事).

Collocations

  • side(旁边)
  • audience(旁观者)
  • side door(旁门)
  • other people(旁人)
  • nearby(旁近)
  • lateral radical(偏旁)

Idioms

  • Stand by with folded arms(袖手旁观)
  • Listen attentively and watch closely(旁听侧视)
  • Draw inferences about other cases from one instance(触类旁通)
  • Too numerous to be listed(不胜枚举)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese character structure, '旁' refers to the lateral radical components that form part of compound characters.
  • The concept of '旁' in Confucian philosophy emphasizes the importance of observing and learning from others' experiences.
  • In traditional Chinese architecture, '旁门' (side doors) were often used for servants and less formal access.

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