傍

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near, approach

傍 is composed of the radical 人 (person) and 旁 (side). 人 implies human action, while 旁 means side or lateral edge. Therefore, 傍 carries the combined meanings of being by the side of and drawing near.

Vocabulary of 傍

  • 傍晚 (evening)
  • 偎傍 (snuggle up to)

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