Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

the side; to incline towards; to lean; inclined; lateral; side

Chinese: 旁边、一侧,也表示倾斜。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “ce” becomes a different word in each tone. 侧 is the 4th tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 侧面cè miànlateral side; side; aspect; profile
  • 两侧liǎng cètwo sides; both sides
  • 侧重cè zhòngto place particular emphasis on
  • 外侧wài cèouter side
  • 体侧tǐ cèside of the body

Example Sentence

大楼的两侧都种着大树。Dà lóu de liǎng cè dōu zhòng zhe dà shù.Big trees are planted on both sides of the building.

biglóuhouse with more than 1 stodeof两侧liǎng cètwo sidesdōuallzhòngseedzhe(ongoing action)bigshùtree