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March 24, 2026
滨(濱)bīn(bin1)
The character 滨 (bīn) refers to a shore, beach, or coast, indicating the area where land meets water. It is often used in contexts related to geography, nature, and leisure activities near water bodies, such as rivers or oceans. The term conveys a sense of proximity to water and can suggest a scenic or recreational aspect.
Strokes13Radical氵Frequency#23464DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In China, coastal areas play significant roles in culture and economy, and terms like 滨 are often found in place names of popular tourist destinations or cities near water, such as 滨海新区 (Bīnhǎi Xīnqū), a new area in Tianjin known for its coastal development.
Memory Tip
Imagine standing on a sandy beach (滨) where waves lap at your feet. The character has a water radical (氵) on the left, hinting at its connection to water, while the right side (宾) can remind you of being a guest at the beach, enjoying the view and the breeze.
Meanings of 滨
bīn(bin1)
1shore
2beach
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About 滨
滨Simplified
濱Traditional
13Strokes
氵Radical
地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
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海边 (hǎibiān, seaside) — use 滨 for more formal or literary contexts, while 海边 is more casual and commonly used.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine standing on a sandy beach (滨) where waves lap at your feet. The character has a water radical (氵) on the left, hinting at its connection to water, while the right side (宾) can remind you of being a guest at the beach, enjoying the view and the breeze.
Usage Notes
滨 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in geographical terms. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar-sounding characters like 边 (biān, meaning 'side' or 'border'), which refers more generally to edges rather than specific water boundaries. Pay attention to the tonal pronunciation to avoid confusion.
HSK Study Tips
Although 滨 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be connected to words related to water and geography, such as 河 (hé, river) and 海 (hǎi, sea). Focus on recognizing it in written texts about nature or travel to enhance understanding of its usage.
Cultural Note
In China, coastal areas play significant roles in culture and economy, and terms like 滨 are often found in place names of popular tourist destinations or cities near water, such as 滨海新区 (Bīnhǎi Xīnqū), a new area in Tianjin known for its coastal development.
Common Mistakes
Learners may mistakenly use 滨 in contexts unrelated to water, such as saying '滨的边缘' (the edge of the shore) when they mean '边缘' (edge). Instead, use 滨 specifically for water-related contexts.
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Grammar Patterns of 滨
滨 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 6 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 5
Complete the Sentence
从克拉斯特到牛顿有一条两英里的海____小径。
There is a 2 mile coastal walk from Craster to Newton.
In China, coastal areas play significant roles in culture and economy, and terms like 滨 are often found in place names of popular tourist destinations or cities near water, such as 滨海新区 (Bīnhǎi Xīnqū), a new area in Tianjin known for its coastal development.
Word Family of 滨
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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Compound Meaning
What does 海滨 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 滨
滨 refers to the shore or beach area, while 海 specifically means 'sea' or 'ocean'. They can be used together to describe the coastline.
Yes, 滨 can refer to the banks of rivers as well as the shores of seas and lakes.
It is more commonly found in written texts, especially in literary or geographical contexts, rather than in casual speech.
