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濱
bīn
beach, coast, river bank
x, 17 strokes, radical 氵
bīn(bin1)bin T1
1beach, coast, river bank
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March 24, 2026
濱bīn(bin1)
The character 濱 (bīn) refers to a beach, coast, or river bank, highlighting areas where land meets water. It is often used in geographical contexts, especially when describing scenic locations or natural features associated with bodies of water.
Strokes17Radical氵
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, coastal areas like those described by 濱 often hold significant social and economic importance, as they are popular for fishing, tourism, and recreation. For instance, the famous beaches in Hainan are referred to using this character.
Memory tip
Think of the character 濱 (bīn) as a scene where '水' (water) on the left and '賓' (guest) on the right create a welcoming beach for guests. Imagine a lovely sandy beach inviting visitors to relax by the water's edge.
Meanings of 濱
bīn(bin1)
1beach, coast, river bank
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About 濱
濱Simplified
17Strokes
氵Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes
While 濱 is used to refer to coastal areas, learners often confuse it with 海 (hǎi, sea) or 岸 (àn, shore). It is more common in written Chinese and may sound formal, so be mindful of context when using it in conversation.
HSK Study Tips
Though 濱 is not included in HSK levels, it connects to geographical vocabulary you might encounter. Focus on similar terms related to water and nature, such as 河 (hé, river) and 湖 (hú, lake) to build a more comprehensive vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 濱 with other characters like 海 (hǎi, sea). For example, saying '我喜欢去海边' (wǒ xǐhuān qù hǎibiān) is correct, but using 濱 here would sound overly formal and less common.
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濱 = 氵 + 賓. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 濱
IDS Structure⿰氵賓
濱Full character
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氵shui3
left
賓bin1
right
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How to say beach, coast, river bank in Chinese
“beach, coast, river bank” in Chinese is濱bīn
The character 濱 (bīn) refers to a beach, coast, or river bank, highlighting areas where land meets water. It is often used in geographical contexts, especially when describing scenic locations or natural features associated with bodies of water.
When to use 濱
While 濱 is used to refer to coastal areas, learners often confuse it with 海 (hǎi, sea) or 岸 (àn, shore). It is more common in written Chinese and may sound formal, so be mindful of context when using it in conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes confuse 濱 with other characters like 海 (hǎi, sea). For example, saying '我喜欢去海边' (wǒ xǐhuān qù hǎibiān) is correct, but using 濱 here would sound overly formal and less common.
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Word Family of 濱
Words containing this character20
海滨hǎibīnshore海濱
哈尔滨Harbin, subprovincial city and capital of Heilongjiang province 黑龍江|黑龙江[Hēilóngjiāng] in northeast China哈爾濱
滨bīnshore濱
滨海bīnhǎiBinhai (place name)濱海
横滨Yokohama, Japan橫濱
哈尔滨市Harbin, subprovincial city and capital of Heilongjiang province 黑龍江|黑龙江[Hēilóngjiāng] in northeast China哈爾濱市
河滨brook河濱
湖滨Lakeside district湖濱
滨江riverside濱江
滨州Binzhou prefecture-level city in Shandong濱州
哈尔滨工业大学Harbin Institute of Technology哈爾濱工業大學
滨湖Binhu district of Wuxi city 無錫市|无锡市[Wúxīshì], Jiangsu濱湖
滨江区Binjiang district of Hangzhou city 杭州市, Zhejiang濱江區
姚滨Yao Bin (1957-), PRC champion ice skater during early 1980s and more recently national skating coach姚濱
滨城Bincheng district of Binzhou city 濱州市|滨州市[Bīnzhōushì], Shandong濱城
滨州市Binzhou prefecture-level city in Shandong濱州市
滨湖区Binhu district of Wuxi city 無錫市|无锡市[Wúxīshì], Jiangsu濱湖區
淮滨Huaibin county in Xinyang 信陽|信阳, Henan淮濱
汉滨区Hanbin District of Ankang City 安康市[AnkāngShì], Shaanxi漢濱區
滨海县Binhai county in Yancheng 鹽城|盐城[Yánchéng], Jiangsu濱海縣
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Frequently asked questions about 濱
It is pronounced as 'bīn' with a high and level tone.
It is more commonly found in written texts and may sound formal in casual speech.
No, it specifically refers to coastal or riverbank areas rather than lakes or ponds.
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