沿海 (yán hǎi) — coastal area; coast
Definition
Refers to a coastal area or region — usually an adjective modifying a place (沿海地区 'coastal area'), not the shoreline itself. Compare 海岸 (the physical coast/seashore) and 海滨 (seaside as a destination).
noun
coastal areacoast
Measure word · 片
Examples
- 沿海。yán hǎi Dì qū de qì hòu bǐ jiào shī rùn.The climate in coastal areas is relatively humid.
- 沿海。Zhè tiáo gōng lù yán zhe yán hǎi xiū jiàn.This highway was built along the coast.
- 沿海。yán hǎi Chéng shì xī yǐn le dà liàng yóu kè.Coastal cities attract a large number of tourists.
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