汉字: 岸
Pinyin: àn (fourth tone)
Bank, shore, or coast.
岸 is commonly used as a noun to describe geographical features such as riverbanks or shores.
In Chinese culture, 岸 often symbolizes stability and grounding, as shores and banks provide safe landings.
船靠近了河岸。
The boat approached the riverbank.
The radical 山 (mountain) suggests elevated land, while the character implies a secure boundary like a shore or bank.