How to Say ‘It's on the left.’ in Simplified Chinese
在左边。
zài zuǒ biān
[dzeye zuǒbian]
💬 Usage Tip: 在 + a place word answers "where is it?" all on its own, with no word for "it" needed. Swap in 前面 or 后面 "behind" for other directions.
Phrase Breakdown
在
zài
[dzeye]
to be at; in; on
Used to show location or position.
洗手间在二楼。
The restroom is on the second floor.
左边
zuǒ biān
[zuǒbian]
left side
A location word meaning the left-hand side.
超市在左边。
The supermarket is on the left.
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