Writing
两岸 (liǎng àn) — how to say "both banks" in Chinese
两岸
Both banks
noun
Character composition
两
two
岸
bank
Radicals / Keys
山
Mountain
#46 · shān · 3 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
两岸的树木
liǎng àn de shùmù
trees on both banks
两岸的风景
liǎng àn de fēngjǐng
scenery on both banks
Examples
这条河的两岸风景很美。
The scenery on both banks of this river is very beautiful.
两岸有树。
There are trees on both banks.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "both banks" in Chinese?
"both banks" in Chinese is 两岸 (liǎng àn).
两岸 meaning
两岸 (liǎng àn) means "Both banks".
How is 两岸 pronounced?
It is pronounced liǎng àn (written as liang an, liangan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "both banks" in Chinese characters?
It is written 两岸: 两 has 7 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 两岸?
两岸 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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