Definition
畔 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears in literary and formal compounds meaning 'side, bank, or edge' of water bodies, fields, or roads. It cannot stand alone as a word; instead, it attaches to a preceding noun like 湖 (lake), 河 (river), or 田 (field) to form a location word. Common compounds include 湖畔 (lakeside), 河畔 (riverside), and 田畔 (field edge).
b.f.
(bound form) sidebankedge of a riverlakeor field
Examples
- ，。Tāmen zài húpàn sànbù, xīnshǎng měilì de fēngjǐng.They strolled by the lakeside, enjoying the beautiful scenery.
- ，。Zhè zuò biéshù wèiyú hépàn, huánjìng fēicháng ānjìng.This villa is located by the riverside, with a very quiet environment.
- 畔。Tiánpàn de xiǎolù shàng kāi mǎn le yěhuā.The path along the field edge is full of wildflowers.
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