岸
waterside land; tall and grand; arrogant; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesnoun
waterside land; bank; shore
Most commonly used for the land alongside rivers, lakes, or seas.
The banks of the river are covered with green grass.
We walked slowly along the river bank.
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The boat on the river slowly sailed toward the shore.
In spring, peach blossoms bloom on both banks of the river.
He sat on the shore fishing, enjoying the quiet afternoon.
adjective
tall and grand; majestic
literaryUsed in formal or literary written contexts to describe towering, impressive buildings or people.
This majestic mountain stands tall on the plain.
He has a tall and grand figure that makes people feel secure.
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This ancient building has grand columns and carvings.
His majestic image will always remain in people's hearts.
That tall and grand ancient pine has stood for hundreds of years.
adjective
arrogant; haughty
literaryA literary term used to describe someone who is overly proud and dismissive of others.
He is arrogant and unconstrained, never currying favor with others.
That poet has an arrogant personality and refuses to follow the crowd.
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His arrogant attitude made people around him feel distant.
There have been many arrogant scholars and poets in history.
Her arrogant temperament makes her stand out in the crowd.
noun
surname An
A rare Chinese surname.
Mr. An is the Chinese teacher at our school.
The An family's genealogy has been passed down for more than 20 generations.