No. 3,549 in Chinese
沙嘴
A "sandbank" or "sandbar" formed at the mouth of a river or by sediment deposition along a shore.
In a sentence
沙嘴处的景色非常迷人。
The scenery at the sandbar is very charming.
In this sentence, 沙嘴 refers to a geographical feature, a sandbar, emphasizing its visual appeal.
那只鹭鸶常在沙嘴上觅食。
That egret often searches for food on the sandbar.
Here, 沙嘴 indicates the location where the bird frequently finds food, showcasing its ecological role.
河水冲刷形成了新的沙嘴。
The river's flow has created a new sandbar.
In this usage, 沙嘴 is connected to a natural process, where flowing water leads to the formation of this feature.
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