English–Chinese
“be next to” in Chinese
How to say “be next to” in Chinese
“Be next to” in Chinese is 挨着 (āi zhe).
A place or object stays directly alongside another, with their shared boundary remaining in contact.
Example sentences with 挨着
他把椅子挨着墙摆好。tā bǎ yǐ zi āi zhe qiáng bái hǎo
He placed the chair next to the wall.
Tips for using 挨着
- In everyday conversation, the pattern places the subject before the place or object that serves as its reference point, making location descriptions short and natural.
Other Chinese words for “be next to”
学校紧邻公园，学生常去那里。xué xiào jǐn lín gōng yuán xué shēng cháng qù nà lǐ
The school is next to the park, and students often go there.