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旁 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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旁
páng
beside
HSK 5, f, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #2889, Hard
旁
páng
one side
HSK 5, f, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #2889, Hard
旁
páng
other
HSK 5, f, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #2889, Hard
旁
páng
side
HSK 5, f, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #2889, Hard
旁
páng
self
HSK 5, f, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #2889, Hard
旁
páng
the right-hand side of split Chinese character, often the phonetic
HSK 5, f, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #2889, Hard
旁
páng
side; beside, close, nearby
HSK 5, f, 10 strokes, radical 方, rank #2889, Hard
páng(pang2)pang T2
1beside
2one side
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March 24, 2026
旁páng(pang2)
The character 旁 (páng) primarily means 'beside' or 'next to.' It is often used to describe physical proximity or to refer to something located at the side of another object. Additionally, in the context of Chinese characters, it can denote the right-hand side component of split characters, which often carries phonetic value.
Strokes10Radical方Frequency#2889DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'beside' is important in social settings, where proximity often signifies a relationship or hierarchy, such as sitting beside someone of higher status during meals.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'páng' (旁) standing next to a 'friend' while holding a sign that says 'beside.' The left side of the character is made up of the radical that represents 'side,' while the right side can be seen as a person leaning against a wall, emphasizing closeness.
Meanings of 旁
páng(pang2)
1beside
2one side
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About 旁
旁Simplified
10Strokes
方Radical
方位词direction word (dir.)Part of Speech
#2889Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
旁 (páng) vs 边 (biān): Use 旁 when emphasizing the position next to something, while 边 is broader, often referring to the edge or side of an object.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include using 旁 in contexts where 'among' or 'between' is more appropriate; use 之间 (zhī jiān) instead. It is typically used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal writing. Watch out for tonal pronunciation; saying it with the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
HSK Study Tips
Though 旁 is not in the official HSK levels, it connects to words around physical positioning and relationships, such as 旁边 (pángbiān, 'beside') and 附近 (fùjìn, 'nearby'). Students should focus on learning these related terms to build a broader vocabulary around location.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 旁 with 旁边 (pángbiān), which specifically means 'beside' in a more contextual setting. For example, saying '我在旁' (Wǒ zài páng) instead of '我在旁边' (Wǒ zài pángbiān) is incorrect. Always remember to use 旁边 for clarity.
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旁 = 立 + 方. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 旁
IDS Structure⿱立方
旁Full character
=
立Li4
top
方Fang1
bottom
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Parts
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How to say beside in Chinese
“beside” in Chinese is旁páng
The character 旁 (páng) primarily means 'beside' or 'next to.' It is often used to describe physical proximity or to refer to something located at the side of another object. Additionally, in the context of Chinese characters, it can denote the right-hand side component of split characters, which often carries phonetic value.
When to use 旁
Common mistakes include using 旁 in contexts where 'among' or 'between' is more appropriate; use 之间 (zhī jiān) instead. It is typically used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal writing. Watch out for tonal pronunciation; saying it with the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
旁 or something close to it
旁 (páng) vs 边 (biān): Use 旁 when emphasizing the position next to something, while 边 is broader, often referring to the edge or side of an object.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 旁 with 旁边 (pángbiān), which specifically means 'beside' in a more contextual setting. For example, saying '我在旁' (Wǒ zài páng) instead of '我在旁边' (Wǒ zài pángbiān) is incorrect. Always remember to use 旁边 for clarity.
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Grammar patterns of 旁
旁 carries 7 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
