How to pronounce you bian (右边) in Chinese
Hear 右边 (yòu bian) spoken, see what it means, then record yourself for instant AI feedback on your pronunciation.
右边
yòu bian
Characters & meanings
right (side)
side; edge
Common mistake
Falling + neutral (4-0): yòu falls decisively, bian tags along softly. Its partner zuǒbian starts with a low dip instead — the first tone marks the direction.
Tone change in this word
边 is neutral in 右边/左边 in standard speech.
Example sentence
商店在右边。
Shāngdiàn zài yòubian.
The store is on the right.
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