这边

• Pinyin: zhè biān
• Hanzi breakdown: 这 = 辶 (movement) + 文 (pattern) — this; 边 = 辶 (movement) + 力 (strength) — side, edge

Meaning

This side; over here. Indicates the direction or area near the speaker.

A compound of 这 (this) + 边 (side). Used to point to the general area or direction where the speaker is. Often used when giving directions, welcoming someone, or indicating location. More directional than 这里, emphasising 'this way' or 'this side'.

Examples

1. 请到这边来。 Please come over here.
2. 这边有一家很好的餐厅。 There is a very good restaurant over here.
3. 你坐这边吧。 Why don't you sit on this side.

Usage Guide

Context: directions, everyday

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 请往这边走。(Please walk this way.)
• 我们这边的天气很好。(The weather on our side is very nice.)

Don't Say

• 这边里有人。(Don't combine 这边 with 里 — say 这边有人 or 这里有人)

Origin & History

Compound of 这 (this) + 边 (side/edge). 边 originally depicted a boundary or edge.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal