Chinese

沿

yán
Meaning: to follow; along
Part of Speech: Verb, Particle

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Handwriting

沿

Example sentences

He walked slowly along the river bank.
我們沿著美麗的海岸線漫步,享受著海風的吹拂。
我们沿著美丽的海岸线漫步,享受著海风的吹拂。
We strolled along the beautiful coastline, enjoying the sea breeze.
這顆球沿著山坡向下滾動。
这颗球沿著山坡向下滚动。
The ball rolled down the hillside.
這些船隻沿著安全的航道行駛。
这些船只沿著安全的航道行驶。
These ships are travelling along a safe shipping lane.
他沿著階梯慢慢走上頂樓。
他沿著阶梯慢慢走上顶楼。
He slowly walked up the stairs to the top floor.
我們沿著路標走,很快就找到了那家餐廳。
我们沿著路标走,很快就找到了那家餐厅。
We followed the road signs and quickly found that restaurant.
沿著這條路一直走,你就能看到圖書館。
沿著这条路一直走,你就能看到图书馆。
Walk straight along this road and you'll see the library.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate movement following a line or border.

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