Chinese

沿

yánhǎi
Meaning: coastal; along the coast
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

沿
海

Example sentences

Coastal cities are usually very developed.
氣象局提前發布颱風預警,提醒沿海居民做好準備。
气象局提前发布台风预警,提醒沿海居民做好准备。
The weather bureau issued a typhoon warning in advance, reminding coastal residents to prepare.
暴風雨猛烈地襲擊了沿海地區。
暴风雨猛烈地袭击了沿海地区。
The storm lashed the coastal areas violently.
隨著颱風離開,沿海的風浪已經減弱。
随著台风离开,沿海的风浪已经减弱。
As the typhoon moves away, the wind and waves along the coast have already weakened.
颱風引發的大雨導致海水倒灌,淹沒了沿海地區。
台风引发的大雨导致海水倒灌,淹没了沿海地区。
The heavy rain caused by the typhoon led to seawater backflow, flooding coastal areas.

Usage Notes

Refers to areas or regions located near the sea.

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