English–Chinese
“by one's side” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshēn biān
Example
请把手机放在身边。qǐng bǎ shǒu jī fàng zài shēn biān
Please put the phone by your side.
How to say “by one's side” in Chinese
“By one's side” in Chinese is 身边 (shēn biān).
The close space immediately beside a person, where a companion or object stays easy to see, touch, or take.
Example sentences with 身边
遇到困难时，她会向身边的人寻求帮助。yù dào kùn nán shí tā huì xiàng shēn biān de rén xún qiú bāng zhù
When she has trouble, she asks the people by her side for help.
Tips for using 身边
- English often uses a person's side mainly for companionship, while this Chinese noun also labels the practical place where a phone or other item is kept close.