ngon6 bin1岸邊岸边
Jyutpingngon6 bin1
Yalengohn bīn
Definition
Bank, shore, or coast; the side of a body of water.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the immediate edge where land meets water, whether it is a river, lake, or sea. It is frequently used in casual conversation when describing a location for leisure activities like fishing, walking, or simply relaxing by the water.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
They are sitting by the shore feeling the breeze.
Related words
Common phrases
take a walk along the shore
fish from the shore
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