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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
并列bìnglièto stand side by sideHSK 7, v, 12 strokes, rank #27860, Very Hard
并列bìnglièto be juxtaposedHSK 7, v, 12 strokes, rank #27860, Very Hard
bìngliè(bing4lie4)bing lie T4
  1. 1to stand side by side
  2. 2to be juxtaposed
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March 24, 2026

并列(並列)bìngliè(bing4lie4)

并列 (bìngliè) means to stand side by side or to be juxtaposed, often referring to the arrangement of items, ideas, or concepts in a parallel manner. This term is commonly used in contexts such as writing, discussions, or comparative analysis where two or more elements are presented together for comparison or emphasis.

Strokes12Frequency#27860DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese literature and art, the concept of parallelism is often used to create balance and harmony in compositions, reflecting the cultural value placed on symmetry. In traditional poetry, lines may be structured in parallel to enhance rhythm and meaning.

Memory tip

Think of 并 (bìng) as two people holding hands, standing side by side, while 列 (liè) resembles a line of people lined up next to each other. Imagine a parade where floats are arranged in parallel, showcasing the concept of juxtaposition.

Meanings of 并列

bìngliè(bing4lie4)
1to stand side by side
2to be juxtaposed
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About 并列

并列Simplified
並列Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#27860Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 并列

Quick Contrast

对比 (duìbǐ) - use 并列 when referring to items presented side by side, rather than contrasting them as in 对比.

Usage Notes

并列 is typically used in more formal contexts, such as academic writing or professional discussions. Common collocations include 并列关系 (juxtaposed relationship) and 并列方式 (parallel method). Learners should be careful not to confuse 并列 with similar terms that imply a different type of relationship, such as 组合 (zǔhé) which means 'to combine.'

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 并列 connects with other academic vocabulary related to comparison, contrast, and arrangement. Students should focus on usage in complex sentence structures and practice with phrases that involve comparison to reinforce understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 并列 with similar words like 组合 (zǔhé), leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 并列 when they mean to suggest a combination, such as saying '我们并列这个问题' (We juxtapose this issue) instead of '我们组合这个问题' (We combine this issue).

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Component Characters

并bìngand
HSK 46 strokes干
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列lièto arrange
HSK 46 strokes刂
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How to say to stand side by side in Chinese

“to stand side by side” in Chinese is并列bìngliè

并列 (bìngliè) means to stand side by side or to be juxtaposed, often referring to the arrangement of items, ideas, or concepts in a parallel manner. This term is commonly used in contexts such as writing, discussions, or comparative analysis where two or more elements are presented together for comparison or emphasis.

When to use 并列

并列 is typically used in more formal contexts, such as academic writing or professional discussions. Common collocations include 并列关系 (juxtaposed relationship) and 并列方式 (parallel method). Learners should be careful not to confuse 并列 with similar terms that imply a different type of relationship, such as 组合 (zǔhé) which means 'to combine.'

并列 or something close to it

对比 (duìbǐ) - use 并列 when referring to items presented side by side, rather than contrasting them as in 对比.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 并列 with similar words like 组合 (zǔhé), leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 并列 when they mean to suggest a combination, such as saying '我们并列这个问题' (We juxtapose this issue) instead of '我们组合这个问题' (We combine this issue).

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Grammar Patterns of 并列

并列 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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那不勒斯队追平了AC米兰队,____意大利联赛排行榜的榜首。

Napoli have drawn level with AC Milan at the top of the Italian league.

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那不勒斯队追平了AC米兰队,并列意大利联赛排行榜的榜首。

nà bù lè sī duì zhuī píng leAC AC mǐ lán, duì , bìng liè yì dà lì lián sài pái háng bǎng de。

Napoli have drawn level with AC Milan at the top of the Italian league.

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It is often used to describe the structure of arguments or ideas that are presented side by side for comparison.

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