sei3 bin1 sei3 bin6四邊四便四边四便

Jyutpingsei3 bin1 sei3 bin6

Yalesei bīn sei bihn

名詞

Definition

All around; all sides; surrounding area.

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How it's used

This expression emphasizes the entirety of the surrounding area, often implying a sense of being enclosed or looking for something in every direction. It is more descriptive and emphatic than simply using 周圍. It is frequently used when describing a location or when searching for something in a specific vicinity.

Examples

keoi5佢gaan1間uk1屋sei3四bin1邊sei3四bin6便dou1都hai6係syu6樹。

His house is surrounded by trees on all sides.

nei5你mong6望haa5下sei3四bin1邊sei3四bin6便，bin1邊dou6度jau5有wai6位paak3泊ce1車aa4呀？

Look around you, where is there any space to park?

Common phrases

sei3四bin1邊sei3四bin6便dou1都hai6係

surrounded by everything on all sides

mong6望haa5下sei3四bin1邊sei3四bin6便

look around in all directions

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 四圍, which is a more common and versatile way to say around or everywhere. While 四邊四便 is perfectly natural, it is slightly more specific to the physical boundaries or sides of a place compared to the broader usage of 四圍.