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Meaning
7 senses · 3 meanings
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side
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.
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.
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.
A particular aspect, feature, or facet of a situation, problem, or a specific object.
vi Một bên là tình cảm gia đình, một bên là sự nghiệp, anh ấy phải cân nhắc rất lâu trước khi quyết định.
en On one side was his love for his family, on the other his career, and he had to weigh them for a long time before deciding.
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
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 neighbors are repairing the fence between the two houses.
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.