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    Referring to 'coast' with 沿海 (yánhǎi)

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    Structure

    沿海 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 沿海 (yánhǎi) means 'coast' or 'coastal area' and is used as a modifier to describe locations along the sea. It combines 沿 (along) and 海 (sea). For example, 沿海城市 means 'coastal city.'

    Examples

    • 中国的沿海地区经济发展比较快。

      Zhōngguó de yánhǎi dìqū jīngjì fāzhǎn bǐjiào kuài.

      The coastal areas of China have relatively fast economic development.

    • 这个沿海小镇的海鲜特别新鲜。

      Zhège yánhǎi xiǎo zhèn de hǎixiān tèbié xīnxiān.

      The seafood in this coastal town is especially fresh.

    • 沿海城市的气候比内陆温和一些。

      Yánhǎi chéngshì de qìhòu bǐ nèilù wēnhé yīxiē.

      The climate of coastal cities is milder than that of inland areas.

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