wu4 ngon6湖岸
Jyutpingwu4 ngon6
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Definition
Lakeshore; the shore of a lake.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the land immediately adjacent to a lake. While technically correct, native speakers often prefer using 湖邊 when describing the general area near a lake, as it sounds more natural and less formal than 湖岸.
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We are taking a walk by the lake shore.
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Common phrases
the edge of the lake shore
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