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    Referring to a beach with 海滩 (hǎitān)

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    Structure

    在 + 海滩 + 上

    Explanation

    海滩 (hǎitān) is a noun meaning "beach." It refers to a sandy or pebbly shore along the sea. It is a common vocabulary word used in travel, geography, and everyday conversation.

    Examples

    • 孩子们在海滩上堆沙堡玩得很开心。

      háizimen zài hǎitān shàng duī shābǎo wán de hěn kāixīn.

      The children had a great time building sandcastles on the beach.

    • 这片海滩的日落特别美，值得一看。

      zhè piàn hǎitān de rìluò tèbié měi, zhíde yī kàn.

      The sunset at this beach is especially beautiful and worth seeing.

    • 夏天我最喜欢去海滩游泳晒太阳。

      xiàtiān wǒ zuì xǐhuan qù hǎitān yóuyǒng shài tàiyáng.

      In summer, I love going to the beach to swim and sunbathe.

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