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Chinese

húpàn
Meaning: lakeside; the shore of a lake
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

傍晚時分,湖畔的柳樹倒映在平靜的水面上。
傍晚时分,湖畔的柳树倒映在平静的水面上。
At dusk, the willow trees by the lake reflected on the calm surface of the water.
來訪的作家下榻於湖畔旅館,隔天出席書展開幕式。
The visiting writer stayed at a lakeside hotel and attended the book fair’s opening the next day.
雨後的湖畔景緻格外清新,吸引不少人停下來拍照。
The lakeside scenery looks especially fresh after the rain, attracting many people to stop and take photos.
清晨的湖畔十分恬靜,只有遠處偶爾傳來歌聲。
The lakeside was very serene at dawn, with only an occasional birdsong in the distance.
傍晚,他在湖畔徜徉,享受難得的寧靜。
At dusk, he strolled by the lakeside and enjoyed the rare quiet.

Usage Notes

A literary or descriptive noun for the shore or immediate surroundings of a lake; it is common in travel writing and scenic descriptions.

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