滨海

• Pinyin: bīn hǎi
• Hanzi breakdown: 滨 = 氵(water) + 宾 (guest), meaning waterside/shore; 海 = 氵(water) + 每 (every), meaning sea

Meaning

Coastal; seaside; along the seashore. Describes locations situated near the sea or ocean.

Used as an adjective or as part of place names to indicate proximity to the coast. Common in urban planning, tourism, and geography. Often appears in names of districts, parks, and developments. More literary than 海边.

Examples

1. 这座滨海城市的旅游业非常发达，每年吸引数百万游客。 This coastal city has a thriving tourism industry, attracting millions of visitors each year.
2. 滨海新区的建设为当地经济注入了新的活力。 The construction of the Binhai New Area has injected new vitality into the local economy.
3. 我们打算在滨海度假村住几天，好好放松一下。 We plan to stay at the seaside resort for a few days to relax properly.

Usage Guide

Context: geography, urban planning, tourism

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 天津滨海新区发展得很快。(Tianjin's Binhai New Area has developed rapidly.)
• 这条滨海公路的风景太美了。(The scenery along this coastal highway is stunning.)

Don't Say

• 我们去滨海玩吧。(When casually suggesting a beach trip, use 海边 instead — 滨海 sounds too formal)

Origin & History

滨 (shore, bank) + 海 (sea). A literary compound meaning 'by the seashore.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal