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- 两岸
两岸
liǎng àn
Meaning
- Taiwan and mainland
- both sides
- both shores
- bilateral
Definition
指河流、海峡等两侧的陆地。也特指台湾海峡两岸，即中国大陆和台湾地区。
Refers to the land on both sides of a river, strait, etc. Also specifically refers to the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, namely Mainland China and the Taiwan region.
Usage
常用于地理或政治语境，表示两个相对的岸边或区域；在政治用语中特指海峡两岸关系。
Commonly used in geographical or political contexts to indicate two opposite banks or areas; in political terms, it specifically refers to cross-strait relations between Mainland China and Taiwan.
Examples
- 1 长江两岸风景如画。 (The scenery on both banks of the Yangtze River is picturesque.)
- 2 两岸关系和平发展符合共同利益。 (Peaceful development of cross-strait relations serves the common interests.)
- 3 这条河的两岸种满了柳树。 (Both sides of this river are planted with willow trees.)
- 4 两岸同胞都期待加强交流合作。 (Compatriots on both sides of the strait look forward to strengthening exchanges and cooperation.)
- 5 从桥上可以清楚地看到两岸的建筑。 (From the bridge, you can clearly see the buildings on both banks.)
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