English–Chinese

“beach” in Chinese

Chinese

Also海滩 (hǎi tān)

Pronunciation

Pinyinshā tān

Example

今天的沙滩很漂亮。jīn tiān de shā tān hěn piào liàng

The beach is very beautiful today.

Illustration for 沙滩 (beach)

How to say “beach” in Chinese

“Beach” in Chinese is 沙滩 (shā tān).

A flat spread of fine sand along the edge of the sea or a lake, shaped by the changing water.

Full entry for 沙滩: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 沙滩

孩子们在沙滩上堆沙堡。hái zi men zài shā tān shàng duī shā bǎo

The children are building sandcastles on the beach.

Tips for using 沙滩

  • In Chinese, 沙滩 (shātān, "beach") can refer to a sandy shore beside a lake as well as one beside the sea, so an ocean setting is not required.

Other Chinese words for “beach”

她在海滩晒太阳。tā zài hǎi tān shài tài yáng

She is sunbathing on the beach.

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