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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
#23464Frequency Rank
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Quick Contrast
海边 (hǎibiān, seaside) — use 滨 for more formal or literary contexts, while 海边 is more casual and commonly used.
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.
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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Pronunciation of 滨
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Phonosemantic compound. 氵 represents the meaning and 宾 represents the sound. Simplified form of 濱.
1The meaning half氵 carries the sense.
2The sound half宾 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaywater
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 滨?
Decomposition of 滨
IDS Structure⿰氵宾
滨Full Character
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氵shui3
left
宾bin1
right
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Which of these is a component of 滨?
How to say shore in Chinese
“shore” in Chinese is滨bīn
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.
When to use 滨
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.
滨 or something close to it
海边 (hǎibiān, seaside) — use 滨 for more formal or literary contexts, while 海边 is more casual and commonly used.
What learners get wrong
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.
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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.
