岸上

• Pinyin: àn shang
• Hanzi breakdown: 岸 (shore) + 上 (on, above)

Meaning

On shore; on the bank. Indicates a location on land as opposed to being in the water or on a boat.

Used to describe being on dry land, especially in contrast to being in a boat or swimming. Common in narratives involving water activities, fishing, or travel by boat.

Examples

1. 游泳比赛结束后，选手们纷纷爬上岸上休息。 After the swimming competition ended, the athletes climbed onto the shore one after another to rest.
2. 渔民们把捕到的鱼搬到岸上，准备拿去市场出售。 The fishermen moved their catch onto the shore, preparing to take it to the market to sell.
3. 站在岸上看着船渐渐远去，她心里充满了不舍。 Standing on the shore watching the boat gradually disappear into the distance, her heart was full of reluctance to part.

Usage Guide

Context: everyday, travel, sports

Tone: descriptive

Do Say

• 请在岸上等我。(Please wait for me on shore.)
• 孩子们在岸上堆沙堡。(The children are building sandcastles on the shore.)

Don't Say

• 说'在水岸上'——'岸'已经指水边的陆地了，不需要加'水' (Don't say '水岸上' — 岸 already implies land by water)

Origin & History

Compound of 岸 (shore) + 上 (on/above), following the standard locative construction in Chinese.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal