No. 3,918 in Chinese
两边
"Both sides" or "two sides."
In a sentence
马路的两边种满了树。
The two sides of the road are filled with trees.
两边 here refers to the 'two sides' of the road, denoting opposite sides or edges of the street.
他在会议中看了看两边的同事。
During the meeting, he looked at his colleagues on both sides.
两边 here means 'both sides' in terms of physical position regarding the person mentioned, indicating people situated to the left and right.
这幅画的两边颜色不太均匀。
The colors on both sides of this painting are not very uniform.
两边 here is used to describe 'both sides' of the painting, referring to symmetrical regions or aspects.
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