hoi2 bin1海邊海边
Jyutpinghoi2 bin1
Yalehói bīn
Definition
Seaside; seashore; the area of land right next to the sea.
colloquialplacesnature
How it's used
Refers specifically to the area immediately adjacent to the sea, often implying a place for leisure or a scenic view. Unlike formal terms for coastal regions, this is the go-to word for casual outings or describing a home location near the water. It is frequently used with verbs like 行 or 散步 to describe relaxing activities.
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Shall we go for a walk by the seaside?
He lives by the seaside and hears the sound of waves every day.
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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.
