畔 (pàn) - side, boundary, bank (of a river/field) & to betray, to rebel
畔 · pàn
side, boundary, bank (of a river/field);
to betray, to rebel
side, boundary, bank (of a river/field)to betray, to rebel
Usage highlights
river banklakesidefield boundaryroadsideseasidebetray
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The river bank (河畔) is a popular spot for walking.
- They walked along the lakeside (湖畔).
- The field boundary (田畔) was marked by stones.
- He was accused of betraying his country (叛国).
Collocations
- river bank(河畔)
- lakeside(湖畔)
- field boundary(田畔)
- roadside(路畔)
- seaside(海畔)
- betray(背叛)
Idioms
- To betray one's country and seek glory(畔国求荣)
- To harbor rebellious intentions(畔心)
- To cross the boundary(越畔)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally referred to the boundary between fields in agricultural society.
- The character combines 田 (field) and 半 (half), suggesting division or boundary.
- Can carry negative connotations when used in the sense of betrayal or rebellion.