HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
旁 — side
- Reading
- páng
- Meaning
- side; beside; other
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
旁 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is páng and it means side; beside; other. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
旁 appears in everyday chinese words such as 旁边 (side, next to), 一旁 (aside, to the side) and 偏旁 (radical of Chinese character).
Chinese words containing 旁
Frequently asked questions
What does 旁 mean in Chinese?
旁 means side; beside; other in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 旁 read?
旁 is read páng. Reading it inside real words — 旁边 and 一旁 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 旁 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 旁 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 旁 in a word?
A common word containing 旁 is 旁边 (páng biān) — "side, next to". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 旁 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 旁 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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