Meaning of 两侧
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- two sides; both sides
How to use 两侧
两侧 is a slightly formal word for both sides of a road, river, body, or object, and it often follows a noun as in 马路两侧. It is common in written Chinese, signs, and descriptions. Example: 街道两侧种满了树。(Jiēdào liǎngcè zhòng mǎn le shù.) Both sides of the street are lined with trees.
两 (liǎng) means two, and 侧 (cè) has the person radical 亻 beside 则, so picture a person standing at the side of something. Two sides of a person or a thing gives you 两侧, both sides.
Common mistake: Learners often write 侧 as 测 (cè, to measure) or 厕 (cè, toilet), which sound the same. Remember that 侧 takes the person radical 亻, not water 氵 or the cliff 厂.
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两 liǎng · two · 7 strokes
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侧 cè · the side · 8 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 两侧.
| 两边 | liǎngbiān | either side; both sides |
| 两岸 | liǎng'àn | bilateral; both shores |
| 两手 | liǎngshǒu | one's two hands; two prongs (of a strategy) |
| 侧面 | cèmiàn | lateral side; side |
| 有两下子 | yǒu liǎngxiàzi | to have real skill; to know one's stuff |
| 两栖 | liǎngqī | amphibious; dual-talented |
| 侧重 | cèzhòng | to place particular emphasis on |
| 两口子 | liǎngkǒuzi | husband and wife |
| 两者 | liǎngzhě | both of them; the two of them |
| 两样 | liǎngyàng | not the same; different |
| 两倍 | liǎngbèi | twice as much; double the amount |
| 两句 | liǎngjù | (say) a few words |
Questions about 两侧
What does 两侧 mean?
两侧 (liǎngcè) means "two sides; both sides" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 两侧?
两侧 is made of 2 characters: 两 (7 strokes), 侧 (8 strokes). That is 15 strokes in total.
Is 两侧 an HSK word?
Yes. 两侧 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 两侧 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 两侧 is written 兩側.
What is the difference between 两侧 and 两边?
They mean nearly the same thing, but 两边 (liǎngbiān) is more casual and common in speech. 两侧 sounds more formal and is preferred in writing, news, and technical or medical descriptions.
Can 两侧 be used for abstract sides, like two sides of an argument?
Not usually. 两侧 refers to physical sides or positions. For two sides of an issue, Chinese speakers say 两方面 (liǎng fāngmiàn) or 双方 (shuāngfāng) for two parties.