Character: 滨
1. Character Basics
Radical: 水 (water)
Stroke Count: 13
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: bīn (first tone)
3. Meaning
Bank of a river or lake, shore.
4. Common Words
- 海滨 (hǎi bīn): seashore
- 滨江 (bīn jiāng): riverside
- 湖滨 (hú bīn): lakeside
5. Grammar & Usage
滨 is often used to describe the edge or bank of a water body.
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the character 滨 is often associated with picturesque scenes along water bodies, symbolizing tranquility and beauty.
7. Example Sentence
我喜欢在海滨散步。
I like to take walks along the seashore.
8. Memory Tips
Think of 滨 as water (水) flowing close to the edge (边, though not directly part of the character) to remember its meaning.