右边

/yòu biān/

right side

桌子的右边有一个杯子。

There is a cup on the right side of the table.

formal

The side that is on the right when facing the same direction as the reference point.

请坐在我的右边。

Please sit on my right side.

Often used with directional verbs like 在 (zài, to be at), 向 (xiàng, toward), or 往 (wǎng, toward).

Collocations

右边的right-side (adjective)向右边走walk toward the right side在右边on the right side

Synonyms

右侧右面

Antonyms

左边左侧左面

Pro Tip

Distinguish from '右边的'

右边 (yòu biān) is a noun meaning 'right side'. 右边的 (yòu biān de) is an adjective meaning 'right-side' (e.g., 右边的门 = the door on the right side).

Gold Rule

Directional context

Always clarify the reference point when describing direction. For example, '右边' can mean 'to the right of [something]' or 'on the right side [of a path]'.

Word Origin

Composed of 右 (yòu, right) and 边 (biān, side/edge), reflecting the physical orientation concept.

Usage Notes

Used in both spatial and abstract contexts. In abstract contexts, it can refer to the 'right-hand side' of an argument or decision (e.g., 右边的政策 = right-wing policy).

Word Breakdown

右

right (direction)

root

边

side/edge

root

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