沙滩 (shā tān) — beach; sandy shore
Definition
沙滩 means 'beach / sandy shore' by water — the stretch of sand itself, not a desert (沙漠) or loose sand (沙子). Pairs with 海滩 for the same place; 海滨 emphasizes the seaside area as a resort destination.
noun
beachsandy shore
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Examples
- 沙滩。Wǒ men xià tiān cháng qù shā tān yóu yǒng.We often go to the beach to swim in summer.
- 沙滩。Zhōu mò de shā tān shàng rén hěn duō.There are many people on the beach on weekends.
- 沙滩。Hǎi biān yǒu yí piàn měi lì de shā tān.There is a beautiful stretch of beach by the sea.
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