Definition
上海滩 (Shànghǎi Tān) refers to the Bund, the iconic waterfront area along the Huangpu River in Shanghai, known for its colonial-era buildings. It also carries strong cultural and historical associations — in Chinese media, the term evokes the glamour, danger, and intrigue of 1920s–30s Shanghai, famously popularized by the TV drama 上海滩 (The Bund). As a place name, it's used as a proper noun.
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the Bund (Shanghai's famous waterfront promenade)
Examples
- ，上海滩。Wǒ dì yī cì qù Shànghǎi de shíhou, yídìng yào qù shǎng kànkan.When I go to Shanghai for the first time, I must go see the Bund.
- 上海滩，。shǎng de yèjǐng fēicháng měi, hěnduō yóukè zài nàli pāizhào.The night view of the Bund is very beautiful; many tourists take photos there.
- 上海滩。Zhè bù diànshìjù ràng shǎng zhège míngzì biàn de jiāyùhùxiǎo.This TV drama made the name 'The Bund' known in every household.
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