边 (biān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 边 (biān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 边 (biān) means "Side / Edge / Border". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 边 stroke by stroke?

边 has 5 strokes. The radical is 辶. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 边 and 巡?

边 (biān) and 巡 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 边?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 辶. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 边?

Common words containing 边 include: 旁边 (páng biān) — side, next to; 左边 (zuǒ biān) — Left side; 海边 (hǎi biān) — Seaside / Beach.

How to Write 边

The character 边 (biān) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

边 is pronounced biān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Side / Edge / Border.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 边 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 边

旁边 páng biān

side, next to

左边 zuǒ biān

Left side

海边 hǎi biān

Seaside / Beach

Example Sentences

学校就在书店旁边。

xué xiào jiù zài shū diàn páng biān

The school is right next to the bookstore.

你的左边有一本书。

nǐ de zuǒ biān yǒu yī běn shū

There is a book to your left.

我们夏天去海边玩。

wǒ men xià tiān qù hǎi biān wán

We go to the seaside in the summer.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

辶 chuò

辽 liáo

Practice Writing 边 (biān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 边

What does 边 (biān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 边 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 边 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 边?

What common words use 边?

How to Write 边 (biān)