north · north side · northern part · to the north of

běi biān

b+ěi·3rd toneb+iān·1st tone

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There was a cold wind blowing from the north.

有一阵从北边吹来的冷风。

North China is cold in spring, so flowers don't bloom outdoors.

春季的时候，中国北边很冷，所以在外边的花不开花。

Compass needles point to the north.

指南针的指针指向北边。

The compass points to the north.

指南针指向北边。

Enemies are approaching from the north side!

敌人从北边进攻!

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