How is 一边 pronounced?

一边 is pronounced “yī biān” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 一边?

一边 belongs to HSK 3 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

HSK 3d,f

一边

Traditional: 一邊

yī biān

一边 (yī biān) means “one side; either side; on the one hand; on the other hand; doing while”. It is an HSK 3 Chinese word (traditional 一邊) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 一边

Practice each character:

一边

Example

他一边听音乐一边学习。

Tā yìbiān tīng yīnyuè yìbiān xuéxí.

He listens to music while studying.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 一边 mean?: 一边 (yī biān) means “one side; either side; on the one hand; on the other hand; doing while”. It is an HSK 3 word.
How is 一边 pronounced?: 一边 is pronounced “yī biān” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 一边?: 一边 belongs to HSK 3 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-05-27