一边

yī biān · yi bian

Traditional 一邊

Meaning

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  1. one side
  2. either side
  3. on the one hand
  4. on the other hand
  5. doing while

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2 examples
01

他(tā)们(men)一(yì)边(biān)嗑(kè)香(xiāng)瓜(guā)子(zǐ),一(yì)边(biān)打(dǎ)牌(pái)。

They eat sunflower seeds while playing cards.

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02

她(tā)一(yì)边(biān)听(tīng)音(yīn)乐(yuè),一(yì)边(biān)做(zuò)作(zuò)业(yè)。

She listens to music while doing her homework.

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