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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
一旁yìpángasideHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #9864, Very Hard
一旁yìpángto the side ofHSK 7, unknown, 11 strokes, rank #9864, Very Hard
yìpáng(yi4pang2)yi pang T1
  1. 1aside
  2. 2to the side of
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March 24, 2026

一旁yìpáng(yi4pang2)

The word '一旁' (yī páng) refers to a position that is next to or beside something. It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, indicating physical proximity as well as metaphorical support or alignment.

Strokes11Frequency#9864DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

'一旁' can be used in the context of Chinese social interactions, where being supportive or staying 'to the side' in discussions can signify respect for others' opinions and harmony in a group.

Memory tip

Think of '一' (one) as a single object and '旁' (páng) as the side of that object. Imagine standing next to a single tree in a park – you are '一旁' of the tree. This visual can help you remember the pronunciation and meaning.

Meanings of 一旁

yìpáng(yi4pang2)
1aside
2to the side of
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一旁Simplified
11Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

旁边 (pángbiān) vs 一侧 (yīcè) — use 一旁 for a more general or informal reference to being beside something, while 旁边 emphasizes the proximity, and 一侧 suggests a more specific side or orientation.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse '一旁' with similar phrases like '旁边' (pángbiān), which also means 'beside.' Note that '一旁' often implies a more passive position. Use it in casual conversation to describe location and positioning.

HSK Study Tips

Although not an HSK word, '一旁' can be useful for HSK level 3 learners to describe locations. Students should practice using it in sentences to enhance their spatial vocabulary, connecting it to words like '前' (qián, front) and '后' (hòu, back).

Common Mistakes

Learners might mistakenly use '一旁' in contexts where '旁边' would be more appropriate, such as saying '他在一旁的桌子上' instead of '他在旁边的桌子上' (He is at the table beside). Always consider the context of use.

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Component characters

一yīone
HSK 11 strokes一
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旁pángbeside
HSK 510 strokes方
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How to say aside in Chinese

“aside” in Chinese is一旁yìpáng

The word '一旁' (yī páng) refers to a position that is next to or beside something. It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, indicating physical proximity as well as metaphorical support or alignment.

When to use 一旁

Learners often confuse '一旁' with similar phrases like '旁边' (pángbiān), which also means 'beside.' Note that '一旁' often implies a more passive position. Use it in casual conversation to describe location and positioning.

一旁 or something close to it

旁边 (pángbiān) vs 一侧 (yīcè) — use 一旁 for a more general or informal reference to being beside something, while 旁边 emphasizes the proximity, and 一侧 suggests a more specific side or orientation.

What learners get wrong

Learners might mistakenly use '一旁' in contexts where '旁边' would be more appropriate, such as saying '他在一旁的桌子上' instead of '他在旁边的桌子上' (He is at the table beside). Always consider the context of use.

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'我站在一旁看他们的表演。' (I stood to the side to watch their performance.)

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