by in Chinese
by in Chinese is 旁边, 上, 坐 — by means near or next to something.
by in Chinese
旁边
Pronounced: páng biān
Near or next to.
上
Pronounced: shǎng
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
坐
Pronounced: zuò
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
依
Pronounced: yī
Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
和
Pronounced: hé
Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
后
Pronounced: hòu
In the formulae X by X and by Xs, indicates a steady progression, one X after another.
What does "by" mean?
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prep Near or next to something.
"She sat by the window all evening."
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prep Not later than a stated time.
"Please submit the report by Friday."
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prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
"The novel was written by a first-time author."
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prep Through the use of a particular method.
"They travelled by train instead of flying."
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by in a sentence
- She sat by the window all evening.
- The old oak tree stands by the river.
- Please submit the report by Friday.
- I must finish this essay by tomorrow morning.
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What is "by" in Chinese?
"by" in Chinese is 旁边, 上, 坐. by means: Near or next to something.
How do you pronounce 旁边?
"by" in Chinese is 旁边, pronounced "páng biān".
How do you use "by" in a sentence?
Example: "She sat by the window all evening." In Chinese, "by" is 旁边, 上, 坐.
Are there other ways to say "by" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 6 translations listed for "by": 旁边, 上, 坐, 依, 和, 后.
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