Chinese grammar - Using 一边 (yìbiān)...一边 (yìbiān) for simultaneous actions |
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In Chinese, the structure 一边 (yìbiān)...一边 (yìbiān) is used to describe two actions that are happening simultaneously. This pattern is similar to the English usage of 'while' or 'at the same time'. |
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我一边喝咖啡一边读书。
wǒ yìbiān hē kāfēi yìbiān dúshū. I read a book while drinking coffee. |
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她一边做作业一边听音乐。
tā yìbiān zuò zuòyè yìbiān tīng yīnyuè. She does homework while listening to music. |
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我们一边看电影一边吃爆米花。
wǒmen yìbiān kàn diànyǐng yìbiān chī bàomǐhuā. We eat popcorn while watching a movie.
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她一边开会一边做笔记。
tā yìbiān kāihuì yìbiān zuò bǐjì. She takes notes while attending a meeting. |
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我们一边吃早餐一边谈论新闻。
wǒmen yìbiān chī zǎocān yìbiān tánlùn xīnwén. We discuss the news while having breakfast.
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他一边修车一边听新闻。
tā yìbiān xiū chē yìbiān tīng xīnwén. He listens to the news while fixing the car. |
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我们一边准备晚餐一边聊天。
wǒmen yìbiān zhǔnbèi wǎncān yìbiān liáotiān. We chat while preparing dinner.
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禁止一边开车一边打电话。
jìnzhǐ yìbiān kāichē yìbiān dǎ diànhuà. It is forbidden to drive while talking on the phone.
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谁在一边洗澡一边唱歌？
shéi zài yìbiān xǐzǎo yìbiān chànggē Who is that singing while taking a bath? |
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我爸爸喜欢一边吃饭一边看电视。
wǒ bàba xǐhuān yìbiān chīfàn yìbiān kàn diànshì. My father likes to eat while watching TV. |
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