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Chinese

bǐàn
Meaning: the far shore; the other side; the afterlife
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

渡船靠岸後,旅客終於看見河流彼岸的古城。
渡船靠岸后,旅客终于看见河流彼岸的古城。
After the ferry docked, the travelers finally saw the ancient town on the far bank.

Usage Notes

It literally refers to the opposite bank or shore. In religious or literary contexts, it can also mean the other shore beyond this life.

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