Right:
* 右边 (yòu biān) - This is the most common and literal way to say "right." It means "right side."
* 右 (yòu) - This is a more concise way to say "right," and is often used in contexts where it's clear that you're referring to a direction.
Left:
* 左边 (zuǒ biān) - This is the most common and literal way to say "left." It means "left side."
* 左 (zuǒ) - This is a more concise way to say "left," and is often used in contexts where it's clear that you're referring to a direction.
Helpful Notes:
* Directionality: Chinese uses a left-to-right writing system, and this can affect how they think about right and left. Sometimes it's helpful to use body language or point in the desired direction to avoid confusion.
* Formal and Informal: Both "右边/左边" and "右/左" are generally acceptable, although "右边/左边" is slightly more formal.
Example:
* 请你往右边走。 (Qǐng nǐ wǎng yòu biān zǒu.) - Please go to the right.
* 我的手机在左边。 (Wǒ de shǒujī zài zuǒ biān.) - My phone is on the left.