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左边
zuǒbian
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- pinyin
- zuǒbian
- simplified
- 左边
- traditional
- 左邊
1 · noun
The side opposite the right when facing forward.
面向前方时与右侧相对的一侧。
On the left names a side; in turn left it functions adverbially.
The library is on your left.
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图书馆在你的左边。
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