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浜 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
浜bāngcreek, stream; beach, coastnz, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #36490, Very Hard
浜bāngJapanese variant of 濱|滨[bin1]unknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #36490, Very Hard
浜bāngused in Japanese place names such as Yokohama 橫浜|横浜[Heng2 bin1] with phonetic value hamaunknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #36490, Very Hard
浜bīncreek, stream; beach, coastnz, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #36490, Very Hard
浜bīnJapanese variant of 濱|滨[bin1]unknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #36490, Very Hard
浜bīnused in Japanese place names such as Yokohama 橫浜|横浜[Heng2 bin1] with phonetic value hamaunknown, 10 strokes, radical 氵, rank #36490, Very Hard
bāng(bang1)
primary
 T1
  1. 1creek, stream; beach, coast
  2. 2Japanese variant of 濱|滨[bin1]
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March 24, 2026
浜bāng(bang1)

The character 浜 (bāng) primarily refers to a creek or stream, as well as a beach or coast. It is often used in geographical contexts, particularly in Japanese place names, where it retains a phonetic value. In Mandarin, it is less commonly used than its variant 濱/滨 (bīn), but carries similar meanings.

Strokes10Radical氵Frequency#36490DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The character 浜 is particularly significant in Japanese culture, where it appears in names of coastal cities, such as Yokohama (橫浜), highlighting the importance of coastal areas in Japan's geography and history.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'bang' (bāng) of waves crashing on a beach (浜) where a creek flows into the ocean. Visualize the shoreline with the sound of the water ('bang!') as a reminder of its coastal significance.

Meanings of 浜

bāng(bang1)
primary
1creek, stream; beach, coast
2Japanese variant of 濱|滨[bin1]
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About 浜

浜Simplified
10Strokes
氵Radical
其它专名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 浜

Quick Contrast

滨 (bīn) — use 浜 (bāng) when referring to a creek or stream in specific contexts, while 滨 (bīn) is preferred for general references to beaches or coasts.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'bang' (bāng) of waves crashing on a beach (浜) where a creek flows into the ocean. Visualize the shoreline with the sound of the water ('bang!') as a reminder of its coastal significance.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 浜 with its more commonly used variants 濱/滨 (bīn), which may lead to misunderstandings. This character is more formal and less frequently encountered in everyday conversation, so it's more likely to appear in written text or geographical names.

HSK Study Tips

Although 浜 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can help learners understand related words and geographical terms. Focus on recognizing its use in context and differentiating it from similar characters.

Cultural Note

The character 浜 is particularly significant in Japanese culture, where it appears in names of coastal cities, such as Yokohama (橫浜), highlighting the importance of coastal areas in Japan's geography and history.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 浜 with 濱/滨, mistakenly using one for the other in contexts where specific meaning is necessary. For example, saying '我去浜海边' instead of '我去滨海边' (I am going to the beach) would be incorrect in standard usage.

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Pronunciation of 浜

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Etymology of 浜

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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water

Semantic (meaning)氵
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Phonetic (sound)兵
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 浜?

Decomposition of 浜

IDS Structure⿰氵兵
浜Full Character
=
氵shui3
left
兵bing1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 浜?

Write 浜

浜

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Grammar Patterns of 浜

浜 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 2

Complete the Sentence

餐馆老板只会讲洋泾____英语。

The restaurant owner could only speak pidgin English.

Example Sentences for 浜 (1)

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餐馆老板只会讲洋泾浜英语。

cān guǎn lǎo bǎn zhī huì jiǎng yáng jīng bāng yīng yǔ。

The restaurant owner could only speak pidgin English.

Cultural Notes for 浜

🏮Cultural insight

The character 浜 is particularly significant in Japanese culture, where it appears in names of coastal cities, such as Yokohama (橫浜), highlighting the importance of coastal areas in Japan's geography and history.

Word Family of 浜

Words Containing This Character2
浜bāngstream
沙家浜"Sha Family's Creek", a Beijing opera classified as model theater 樣板戲|样板戏[yàng​bǎn​xì]
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Compound Meaning

What does 浜 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 浜

浜 (bāng) is less commonly used and often refers specifically to creeks and beaches, while 濱/滨 (bīn) is more prevalent and used in a wider variety of contexts.