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沙滩
shātān
Description
沙滩就是海边或者河边有很多沙子的地方。
A 沙滩 is a place by the sea or river with lots of sand.
夏天的时候，很多人喜欢去沙滩玩水、晒太阳。
In summer, many people like to go to the 沙滩 to play in the water and sunbathe.
Meanings
沙滩shātān
beach; sandy shore by the sea or river
我们在沙滩上走了很久。
We walked on the beach for a long time.
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Notes
- Etymology
沙 (sand) + 滩 (shoal/shore), literally "sand shoal."
- Nuance
海滩 specifically means sea beach, while 沙滩 stresses the sandy surface.
In videos
“有很多很多美丽的沙滩和小岛。”
“我想去海边的沙滩上躺着晒太阳。”
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