ban1 hoi2濱海滨海
Jyutpingban1 hoi2
Yalebān hói
Definition
Coastal; bordering the sea.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as urban planning, geography, or real estate descriptions. It sounds quite literary in spoken Cantonese, where people would more naturally use words like 海邊 to describe being by the sea.
Examples
This is a very beautiful coastal park.
Do you like living in coastal areas?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this as a direct translation for any situation involving the sea, but it sounds overly formal or academic for casual conversation. Stick to 海邊 for everyday talk about being near the water.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
