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Beginner Question Hi, I've tried putting this into google translate but it translates it to a weird meaning so I am wondering if it is I or google which is wrong (I suspected me). 我的词典在课本的北边 My understanding is that this means: My dictionary is to the north of the textbook. I would appreciate any clarification or correction please, Many thanks, Phil

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我的词典在课本的北边

Your translation is right,but it sounds a little weird.We don't descibe a thing by using some words like north,south etc.    We use left ,right,on,under etc.   So for this sentence,you ca better say"我的词典在课本的上面/下面/左边/右边" or just simply say"我的词典在课本的旁边" Wish this can help you.If you still have some questions about Chinese,please feel free to ask me.

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Beginner Question

Hi,

I've tried putting this into google translate but it translates it to a weird meaning so I am wondering if it is I or google which is wrong (I suspected me).
我的词典在课本的北边旁边 means beside. maybe it's the original sentence

My understanding is that this means: My dictionary is to the north of the textbook.

I would appreciate any clarification or correction please,

Many thanks,

Phil
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我的词典在课本的北边 Your translation is right,but it sounds a little weird.We don't descibe a thing by using some words like north,south etc. We use left ,right,on,under etc. So for this sentence,you ca better say"我的词典在课本的上面/下面/左边/右边" or just simply say"我的词典在课本的旁边" Wish this can help you.If you still have some questions about Chinese,please feel free to ask me.
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I don't mind at all, thank you for your answer :) The reason for the strange usage of 北边 is partly caused by my lack of vocabulary (hoping to learn more soon)
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Hi. 我的词典在课本的北边 only has one meaning and yours is right.Trust me,I come from China.But in China,we usually say in front of,behind,left,right in a small room and use north,south,east,west in a wide space.BTW,Do u mind my sending a friend application?

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