湄 (méi) - Riverbank, waterside — refers to the edge or & often used poetically to describe scenic waterfront locations.

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湄 · méi

Riverbank, waterside — refers to the edge or bank of a body of water, particularly rivers or streams;

often used poetically to describe scenic waterfront locations.

Riverbank, waterside — refers to the edge oroften used poetically to describe scenic waterfront locations.

Usage highlights

RiverbankWater's edgeRiver shoreLakesideSeashoreWaterside scenery

Synonyms

  • 岸— shore, bank
  • 滨— waterfront, shore
  • 畔— side, bank

Antonyms

  • 中— middle, center (as opposed to edge)
  • 央— center, middle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The riverbank was lush with vegetation (河湄).
  • We walked along the water's edge (水湄).
  • The poem describes a beautiful waterfront scene (江湄).
  • The city is located by the riverbank (湄岸).

Collocations

  • Riverbank(河湄)
  • Water's edge(水湄)
  • River shore(江湄)
  • Lakeside(湖湄)
  • Seashore(海湄)
  • Waterside scenery(湄景)

Idioms

  • In the water, on the shore(在水之湄)
  • By the riverbank(河湄之畔)
  • Waterside pavilion(湄亭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Frequently appears in classical Chinese poetry to evoke natural scenery and romantic imagery.
  • Often used in place names, particularly in regions with significant water features.
  • Carries connotations of natural beauty, tranquility, and poetic elegance.

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