身边

shēnbiān

at one's side; on hand

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See it in sentences

好朋友都在我身边。

Hǎo péngyou dōu zài wǒ shēnbiān.

English

Good friends are all by my side.

出门的时候,钱要放在身边。

Chūmén de shíhou, qián yào fàng zài shēnbiān.

English

Keep your money on you when you go out.

Goes with

  • 在身边by one's side
  • 身边的人people around
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