Definition
旁 is a bound morpheme (b.f.) meaning 'side' or 'other', and also refers to the lateral component of a Chinese character (like a radical). It cannot stand alone; you'll find it in compounds such as 旁边 (pángbiān, 'side'), 旁人 (pángrén, 'other people'), and 偏旁 (piānpáng, 'character component').
b.f.
(bound form) sidelateral(bound form) otherelse(bound form, in Chinese character structure) lateral componentradical-like element
Examples
- 。pángbiān yǒu yì kē shù.There is a tree on the side.
- 。pángrén de yìjiàn yě yào tīng.You should also listen to other people's opinions.
- ？Zhège zì de piānpáng shì shénme?What is the radical of this character?
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