Chinese word

海滨

Pronunciation

Pinyinhǎi bīn

Meaning

  • nounseashore

Example

这个海滨很漂亮。zhè ge hǎi bīn hěn piào liàng

This seashore is very beautiful.

Illustration for 海滨 (seashore)

More examples

节假日很多人去海滨浴场游泳。jié jià rì hěn duō rén qù hǎi bīn yù chǎng yóu yǒng

On holidays, many people go swimming at the seaside bathing area.

Core concept

A stretch of land at the sea's edge, whether sandy, rocky, or built up for visitors and residents.

Common phrases

  • 海滨城市hǎi bīn chéng shì

    seaside city

  • 海滨浴场hǎi bīn yù chǎng

    seaside bathing area

  • 海滨风景区hǎi bīn fēng jǐng qū

    seaside scenic area

Similar words

海边hǎi biān: The place next to the sea or the surrounding seaside area.
沙滩shā tān: A sandy, level seaside area where people often go to play.
海岸hǎi àn: The land at the sea's edge, with many possible forms such as rock or sand.

Definition in Chinese

沿海的带状陆地，通常指面向大海并可供观光、散步或居住的海边区域。yán hǎi de dài zhuàng lù dì tōng cháng zhǐ miàn xiàng dà hǎi bìng kě gōng guān guāng sàn bù huò jū zhù de hǎi biān qū yù

Word origin

海滨 (hǎibīn, "seashore") is formed from 海 (hǎi, "sea") and 滨 (bīn, "shore"), so its meaning centers on the land at the sea's edge.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often picture a sandy beach, but this noun also covers a built-up waterfront with parks, walkways, or homes.

Other meanings

  • coastnoun
  • beachnoun

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