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Simultaneous tasks with 一边 ("yi1bian1")

一边 yībiān

Adverb
HSK 2

Structure

Subj. + 一边 + Verb (，) + 一边 + Verb

Definition

一边...一边...表示同时进行两个动作或事件。

It indicates two actions or events happening simultaneously.

Usage

结构为'一边 + 动作1 + 一边 + 动作2'，动作1和动作2由同一主语同时进行。

Structure: '一边 + action1 + 一边 + action2', where both actions are performed simultaneously by the same subject.

Examples

  • 1 他一边吃饭一边看电视。(He eats while watching TV.)
  • 2 她一边听音乐一边写作业。(She does homework while listening to music.)
  • 3 我们一边走路一边聊天。(We walk and chat at the same time.)
  • 4 妈妈一边做饭一边唱歌。(Mom cooks while singing.)
  • 5 他一边跑步一边听播客。(He runs while listening to a podcast.)

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