No. 5,103 in Chinese
beach
The Chinese word for "beach" is "沙滩," meaning a sandy shore by a body of water.
In a sentence
我们在沙滩上捡到了许多贝壳。
We picked up many shells on the beach.
Here, '沙滩' (beach) refers to a location characterized by sandy ground, typically beside a body of water, where one might find items like shells.
沙滩是一个放松的好地方。
The beach is a great place to relax.
In this usage, '沙滩' (beach) represents the entirety of the beach environment, emphasizing its utility as a recreational and relaxation spot.
我最爱的运动是沙滩排球。
My favorite sport is beach volleyball.
Here, '沙滩' (beach) is part of a compound noun '沙滩排球' (beach volleyball), which specifies that the activity, volleyball, is performed on a beach.
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