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Referring to 'coast' with 沿岸 (yán'àn)
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Body of Water + 沿岸
Explanation
The noun 沿岸 (yán'àn) means 'coast' or 'along the shore' and is used to describe areas running alongside a body of water. It combines 沿 (along) with 岸 (shore/bank). For example, 地中海沿岸 means 'the Mediterranean coast.'
Examples
地中海沿岸有很多美丽的小镇。
Dìzhōnghǎi yán'àn yǒu hěn duō měilì de xiǎo zhèn.
There are many beautiful small towns along the Mediterranean coast.
沿岸的渔村保留着传统的生活方式。
Yán'àn de yúcūn bǎoliú zhe chuántǒng de shēnghuó fāngshì.
The fishing villages along the coast have preserved traditional ways of life.
这条河沿岸种了很多树。
Zhè tiáo hé yán'àn zhòng le hěn duō shù.
Many trees have been planted along this river.