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Definition
Shore, coast, or river bank; high ground adjacent to water.
neutralnatureplaces
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of a riverbank or coastline, this word is frequently used in the context of maritime travel to describe arriving at a destination. It carries a sense of stability and safety after being out at sea. In casual speech, it is also the root for common slang terms describing someone acting foolishly or slow to react.
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They are fishing by the shore.
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Common mistake
Be careful not to confuse the literal noun with the slang use of 岸居, which is a derogatory way to call someone stupid or brainless. Using the word in a social context can be offensive if the listener interprets it as an insult.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
