zak1 bin6側便侧便
Jyutpingzak1 bin6
Yalejāk bihn
Definition
Beside, to the side, or next to.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Often used to indicate a position slightly away from the center or main focus. It is highly colloquial and frequently replaces more formal directional terms in casual conversation. When pointing out objects or people, it acts as a natural way to specify location without needing precise coordinates.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 側邊, which is the more standard and common way to write the same sound and meaning. While 側便 is understood, 側邊 is the preferred spelling in almost all contexts.
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Grammar guides
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