一边

yìbiān

one side; at the same time

adverbHSK 3.0 word list · Band 3trad. 一邊
Dictionary entry

one side; either side; on the one hand

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边

See it in sentences

他一边吃饭一边看电视。

Tā yìbiān chī fàn yìbiān kàn diànshì.

English

He eats while watching TV.

别一边走路一边看手机。

Bié yìbiān zǒulù yìbiān kàn shǒujī.

English

Do not look at your phone while walking.

Goes with

  • 一边吃eat while doing
  • 一边说talk while doing
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