Writing
对岸 (duì àn) — how to say "opposite bank" in Chinese
对岸
Opposite bank
noun
Character composition
对
opposite
岸
bank
Radicals / Keys
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
山
Mountain
#46 · shān · 3 strokes
Collocations
河的对岸
hé de duì àn
the opposite bank of the river
望向对岸
wàng xiàng duì àn
to look toward the opposite bank
对岸的风景
duì àn de fēng jǐng
the scenery on the opposite bank
Examples
我们站在河边看对岸的风景。
We stand by the river and look at the scenery on the opposite bank.
船在对岸。
The boat is on the opposite bank.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "opposite bank" in Chinese?
"opposite bank" in Chinese is 对岸 (duì àn).
What does 对岸 mean in English?
对岸 (duì àn) means "Opposite bank".
How is 对岸 pronounced?
It is pronounced duì àn (written as dui an, duian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "opposite bank" in Chinese characters?
It is written 对岸: 对 has 5 strokes, 岸 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 对岸?
对岸 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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