海
滩

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The word "海滩" is formed by combining two meaningful characters: "海" (hǎi), which means "sea" or "ocean", and "滩" (tān), which means "flat, sandy or muddy shore" or "strand". The concept is created by directly joining these two ideas, where the first character specifies the type of body of water, and the second character specifies the landform adjoining it, resulting in the compound meaning of "seashore" or "beach".

Example Sentences Hide

我们在海滩上散步。

Wǒmen zài hǎitān shàng sànbù.

We are taking a walk on the beach.

这个海滩的沙子很细。

Zhège hǎitān de shāzi hěn xì.

The sand on this beach is very fine.

夏天，许多人来到海滩游泳和晒太阳。

Xiàtiān, xǔduō rén lái dào hǎitān yóuyǒng hé shài tàiyáng.

In summer, many people come to the beach to swim and sunbathe.

为了保护海滩的环境，我们不应该乱扔垃圾。

Wèile bǎohù hǎitān de huánjìng, wǒmen bù yīnggāi luàn rēng lājī.

To protect the beach environment, we should not litter.

那座小镇以它美丽的海滩和清澈的海水而闻名。

Nà zuò xiǎo zhèn yǐ tā měilì de hǎitān hé qīngchè de hǎishuǐ ér wénmíng.

That small town is famous for its beautiful beaches and clear seawater.

Word Definition - 海滩

hǎi tān beach; CL:片[piàn]

Individual Character Details

海 hǎi, hǎi
滩 tān