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“both sides” in Chinese

Chinese

Also两边 (liǎng biān)

Pronunciation

Pinyinliǎng cè

Example

桥的两侧站着很多人。qiáo de liǎng cè zhàn zhe hěn duō rén

Many people are standing on both sides of the bridge.

Illustration for 两侧 (both sides)

How to say “both sides” in Chinese

“Both sides” in Chinese is 两侧 (liǎng cè).

The two areas or positions located on opposite sides of a central object, point, or boundary.

Full entry for 两侧: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 两侧

街道两侧停着很多汽车。jiē dào liǎng cè tíng zhe hěn duō qì chē

Many cars are parked on both sides of the street.

Tips for using 两侧

  • In everyday conversation, a simpler expression is often used for ordinary locations, while this form is common in signs, notices, and explanatory writing.

Other Chinese words for “both sides”

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两边

liǎng biān

nounboth sides

两边都要注意安全。liǎng biān dōu yào zhù yì ān quán

Both sides should pay attention to safety.

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