Definition
沿线 (yán xiàn) specifically refers to the area along a transportation line, such as a railway, subway, or highway. This contrasts with 沿海 (yán hǎi, coastal area) and 沿岸 (yán àn, riverside/coastal), which describe edges of water bodies, and 沿途 (yán tú, along the way), which refers to the route during a journey. 沿线 is a noun that always modifies a transportation route.
noun
the area along a transportation line (e.g. railway, subway, highway)
Examples
- 沿线。Tiělù yán xiàn fùjìn yǒu hěnduō xīnjiàn de fángzi.There are many newly built houses near the railway line.
- 沿线。Dìtiě yán xiàn fùjìn yǒu hěnduō shāngdiàn.There are many shops near the subway line.
- 沿线。Zhè tiáo gāotiě yán xiàn jīngguò hǎo jǐ gè chéngshì.This high-speed rail line passes through several cities along its route.
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