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Pronunciation Northern /ɓen˧˧/ Central /ɓen˧˥/ Southern /ɓəːŋ˧˧/
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side
7 senses 3 meanings
Noun
side
Preposition
beside
Adjective
neighboring
Details
7 senses · 3 meanings

side

Noun · 4 senses
Sense 1 Noun
side; half Directions & OrientationTheme FamilyTag

Referring to one of the two halves or lateral parts of an object or a person.

vi Cô ấy đứng ở bên trái của tôi.

en She is standing on my left side.

Sense 2 Noun
side of family

A particular line of descent or family group traced through a specific relative or ancestor.

vi Họ hàng bên nội của tôi sống ở gần đây.

en My relatives on my father's side live nearby.

Sense 3 Noun
side; faction

A group of people who share a particular allegiance during a conflict or a competition.

vi Hai bên đang thảo luận về các điều khoản của hợp đồng.

en Both sides are discussing the terms of the contract.

Sense 4 Noun
aspect; facet

A particular aspect, feature, or facet of a situation, problem, or a specific object.

vi Bạn nên xem xét từng bên của vấn đề này trước khi quyết định.

en You should consider each aspect of this issue before deciding.

beside

Preposition · 1 senses
Sense 1 Preposition
by; beside

Located in a position that is immediately next to or along the side of something.

vi Tôi ngồi bên cửa sổ để đọc sách vào mỗi buổi sáng.

en I sit by the window to read every morning.

neighboring

Adjective · 2 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
neighboring

Situated or living in a location that is very close to or adjoining another place.

vi Nhà bên đang sửa lại hàng rào ngăn cách giữa hai nhà.

en The neighboring house is repairing the fence between the two homes.

Sense 2 Adjective
side; lateral

Relating to the side or situated on the outer edges of a particular structure or object.

vi Chiếc tủ gỗ này có một ngăn kéo bên rất tiện lợi.

en This wooden cabinet has a very convenient side drawer.

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