沿海

yánhǎi

coastal

noun HSK 3.0 · Band 6

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海

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沿
  • 沿yánalongB5
  • 前沿qiányán(military) forward positionB7
  • 沿岸yán’àncoastal areaB7
  • 沿途yántúalong the sides of the roadB7
  • 沿线yánxiànalong the line (e.g. railway)B7
  • 沿用yányòngto continue to use (old methods)B7
海

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沿海城市发展很快。

Coastal cities develop very fast.

你住沿海还是山里？

Do you live on the coast or in the mountains?