Meaning of 这边
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- this side
- here
How to use 这边
这边 points to a place or direction near the speaker, often with a sense of side or direction rather than an exact spot. It is common when guiding people or giving directions. Example: 请这边走。(Qǐng zhèbiān zǒu.) This way, please.
这 (zhè) means "this" and 边 (biān) means "side," so 这边 is literally "this side." Picture pointing to the side of the room where you are standing.
Common mistake: Learners often read 这 as zhèi or zhě in this word. The standard reading in 这边 is zhè, with a falling fourth tone, and 边 is first tone biān. Also, do not mix up 这边 (this side, here) with 那边 (nàbiān, over there). The two differ only in the first character.
这边 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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这 zhè · this · 7 strokes
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边 biān · side · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 这边.
Questions about 这边
What does 这边 mean?
这边 (zhèbiān) means "this side; here" and is used as a pronoun.
How do you write 这边?
这边 is made of 2 characters: 这 (7 strokes), 边 (5 strokes). That is 12 strokes in total.
Is 这边 an HSK word?
Yes. 这边 is on the HSK 1 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 这边 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 这边 is written 這邊.
What is the difference between 这边 and 这里?
Both can mean "here." 这里 (zhèlǐ) refers to this place in general. 这边 (zhèbiān) adds a sense of side or direction, so it is natural in phrases like 这边请 (this way, please).
Can 这边 mean "our side" or "on my end"?
Yes. In conversation it can refer to the speaker's side or group, as in 我这边没问题 (wǒ zhèbiān méi wèntí), meaning "No problem on my end."