畔

畔

"畔" means "bank," "side," or "edge," often referring to the edge of a field, river, or other areas.

Here, '河畔' (by the river) showcases '畔' indicating the area beside a river.

她喜欢在河畔散步。

She enjoys taking walks by the river.

Here, '依山畔水' uses '畔' in a metaphorical way, combining proximity to natural features to describe a poetic surrounding.

小村庄依山畔水，美丽如画。

The small village is nestled near the mountains and beside the waters, picturesque like a painting.

Here, '湖畔' (by the lake) demonstrates '畔' used to denote proximity or adjacency to a geographical feature.

湖畔风光宜人。

The scenery by the lake is pleasant.