在银行旁边。

When to use

This is useful for giving or understanding directions by referencing a known place or building.

How it works

The structure is: 在 + [Landmark] + 旁边 (zài + [Landmark] + páng biān). This means 'next to [Landmark]'.

• 在 (zài): at; in; on (preposition indicating location)
• 银行 (yín háng): bank
• 旁边 (páng biān): next to; beside

Grammar

'在 (zài)' functions as a preposition here. '旁边 (páng biān)' is a common locative noun indicating proximity. The phrase '在...旁边' is a productive pattern for describing relative locations.

Watch out

This phrase often implies the subject (e.g., 'it') is next to the bank. If you are giving directions, you might say '它在银行旁边' (tā zài yín háng páng biān) - 'It is next to the bank'.

Notes

A common way to describe a location relative to a landmark.