Definition
两岸 (liǎng àn) literally means 'both shores' and is the standard term for cross-strait relations between mainland China and Taiwan. Unlike 双方 (shuāng fāng), a general 'both sides/parties' for any context, 两岸 is geographically and politically specific. The adjective 双边 (shuāng biān) 'bilateral' describes agreements, while 两岸 itself is a noun used attributively (e.g., 两岸关系).
noun
both shoresboth banks (literal)cross-strait relations (referring to Taiwan and mainland China)
Examples
- 两岸。Zhè tiáo hé de liǎng àn zhǒng le hěn duō liǔshù.Many willow trees are planted on both banks of this river.
- ，两岸。Jìnnián lái, liǎng àn jīngmào hézuò yuè lái yuè jǐnmì.In recent years, cross-strait economic and trade cooperation has become increasingly close.
- 两岸。liǎng àn duìhuà yǒuzhù yú wéihù dìqū de hépíng.Cross-strait dialogue helps maintain peace in the region.
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