ban1濱滨
Jyutpingban1
Yalebān
Definition
The shore, bank, or beach of a body of water.
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How it's used
This character is a bound morpheme and almost never appears as a standalone word in spoken Cantonese. It is primarily used in formal place names or literary descriptions of coastal areas. You will mostly encounter it in compound words like 海濱 or 濱海.
Examples
They are taking a walk on the seaside promenade.
The scenery at this seaside park is very beautiful.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a direct translation for beach, but it is too formal for everyday conversation. Use 沙灘 instead when talking about a place for swimming or sunbathing.
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Grammar guides
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