Common Meanings
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àn岸
A piece of land bordering a body of water, such as a river or lake; a bank or shore.
小船停靠在河岸边。
The small boat docked by the river bank.
Refers to a person's appearance as tall, grand, and imposing, often describing a stately or majestic figure.
他站姿挺拔，身影伟岸。
His posture is upright, and his figure is imposing.
Arrogant; haughty.
他性格傲岸，很少听取别人的意见。
He is arrogant by nature and rarely listens to others' opinions.
To wear headwear high, exposing the forehead, often associated with a carefree, unrestrained, or uninhibited attitude.
他习惯岸帻示人，不拘小节，颇有魏晋风流。
He habitually appears with his headwear lifted to expose his forehead, not bothering with minor details, possessing a free-spirited demeanor reminiscent of the Wei and Jin dynasties.
A local or rural jail; a type of prison in the countryside, often for minor offenses.
他因犯了小错，被送进了乡间的岸
He was sent to the village jail for a minor offense.