created sense approved 沿 · yán · along — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
沿
yán
along
To follow a path or line; used to indicate following a route such as a river, road, or coast.
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created sense approved 沿 · yán · to continue — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
沿
yán
to continue
To carry on or follow an existing pattern, tradition, or custom from the past.
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created sense approved 沿 · yán · to trim — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
沿
yán
to trim
To sew a border or edge onto a garment or fabric with braid, tape, or lace.
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created sense approved 沿 · yán · to go downstream — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
沿
yán
to go downstream
(literary) To sail or travel down a river or with the current
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created sense approved 沿 · yán · edge; border — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"
沿
yán
edge; border
The border, brink, or edge of an object such as a bed, table, or body of water
yàn
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