身边

身邊

shēnbiān

noun HSK 2 #849

Meanings

1 at one's side
2 nearby

Characters

Examples

她一直在我身边。

Tā yīzhí zài wǒ shēnbiān.

She's always been by my side.

身边的朋友很重要。

Shēnbiān de péngyou hěn zhòngyào.

Friends around you are very important.

你身边有没有人？

Nǐ shēnbiān yǒu méiyǒu rén?

Is there anyone near you?

Tips

usage

身边 often carries emotional weight — 'by one's side' implies closeness and support, not just physical proximity.

Stroke Order

身 shēn

边 biān