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How do you say rigth or left in Chinese?

Here's how to say right and left in Chinese, along with some helpful notes:

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.

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