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边 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
side; edge; margin
suffix of a noun of locality
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over there
this side
side
curb
at one's side
one side
periphery
half the sky
border area
Notice where 边 sits in each complete thought.
You can't live on this side anymore.
Source: Tatoeba #480125 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe seated himself beside her.
Source: Tatoeba #13938570 · CC BY 2.0 FRI feel at ease around him.
Source: Tatoeba #3467920 · CC BY 2.0 FRHe went over to the other side.
Source: Tatoeba #623180 · CC BY 2.0 FRSend that newspaper to him.
Source: Tatoeba #400240 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.