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那儿 (nàr) — use '那边' when referring to a more general area or direction, while '那儿' indicates a specific point.
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 那 (nà) and 边 (biān), as mispronouncing the tones could lead to misunderstandings. This phrase is typically informal and is suitable for conversations among friends or family, rather than formal settings. A common collocation is '那边有...' (nàbiān yǒu...), meaning 'over there, there is...'.
While 那边 is not in the official HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well to other directional words like 这里 (zhèlǐ, 'here') and 哪里 (nǎlǐ, 'where'). Focus on practicing its use in sentences to improve spatial understanding in Mandarin.
Learners often confuse 那边 with 这边 (zhèbiān), mistakenly using it to refer to nearby locations. For example, saying '我在那边' (Wǒ zài nàbiān) when you really mean 'I am over here' is incorrect; use '我在这边' (Wǒ zài zhèbiān) instead.
Pronunciation of 那边
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How to say over there in Chinese
“over there” in Chinese is那边
那边 (nàbiān) means 'over there' or 'yonder,' referring to a location that is away from the speaker and listener. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin to indicate a specific direction or place that is not close by, often used in contrast with '这边' (zhè biān) meaning 'this side.'
When to use 那边
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 那 (nà) and 边 (biān), as mispronouncing the tones could lead to misunderstandings. This phrase is typically informal and is suitable for conversations among friends or family, rather than formal settings. A common collocation is '那边有...' (nàbiān yǒu...), meaning 'over there, there is...'.
那边 or something close to it
那儿 (nàr) — use '那边' when referring to a more general area or direction, while '那儿' indicates a specific point.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 那边 with 这边 (zhèbiān), mistakenly using it to refer to nearby locations. For example, saying '我在那边' (Wǒ zài nàbiān) when you really mean 'I am over here' is incorrect; use '我在这边' (Wǒ zài zhèbiān) instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 那边
You can say, '那边有一个商店。' (Nàbiān yǒu yí gè shāngdiàn.) which means 'There is a store over there.'
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