HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
边 — side
- Reading
- biān
- Meaning
- side; edge
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
边 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is biān and it means side; edge. 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.
边 appears in everyday chinese words such as 边 (side, edge), 外边 (outside) and 这边 (this side).
Chinese words containing 边
Frequently asked questions
What does 边 mean in Chinese?
边 means side; edge in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 边 read?
边 is read biān. Reading it inside real words — 边 and 外边 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 边 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 边 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 边 in a word?
A common word containing 边 is 边 (biān) — "side, edge". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 边 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 边 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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