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Definition
Coastal area, shore, or the coast; the land along the edge of a body of water.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical boundary where land meets water, often used to describe geographical features or locations for activities. Unlike the more general term 邊, which can refer to the edge of anything, 沿岸 specifically implies a water body like a sea or river. It is frequently used in formal reports or news to describe infrastructure or environmental conditions near the water.
Examples
They walked along the coast for a long time.
There are many restaurants along the coast here.
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