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“four sides” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinsì miàn

Example

箱子的四面都贴着标签。xiāng zi de sì miàn dōu tiē zhe biāo qiān

Labels are attached to all four sides of the box.

Illustration for 四面 (four sides)

How to say “four sides” in Chinese

“Four sides” in Chinese is 四面 (sì miàn).

A center is enclosed by four outward-facing sides, so the same pattern can describe the surrounding area.

Full entry for 四面: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 四面

广场的四面都有商店。guáng chǎng de sì miàn dōu yǒu shāng diàn

There are shops on all four sides of the square.

Tips for using 四面

  • The noun can combine with 都 (dōu, "all") when all sides act together, a pattern that English usually expresses with words such as all or every.

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