Chinese
hébiān
Meaning: riverside; riverbank
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

河邊
河
邊
河边
河
边

Example sentences

We took a walk by the river and enjoyed the breeze.
他站在河邊,望著對岸的風景。
他站在河边,望著对岸的风景。
He stood by the river, looking at the scenery on the opposite bank.
我們在河邊搭建了營地。
我们在河边搭建了营地。
We set up camp by the river.
他坐在河邊悠然地釣魚。
他坐在河边悠然地钓鱼。
He sat by the river, fishing leisurely.

Usage Notes

Refers to the area of land immediately adjacent to a river.

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