Chinese

hǎishuǐ
Meaning: sea water
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

海
水

Example sentences

Sea water is salty.
湛藍的海水與天空連成一線。
湛蓝的海水与天空连成一线。
The deep blue sea and sky meet at the horizon.
颱風來襲時,低窪地區應嚴防海水倒灌。
台风来袭时,低洼地区应严防海水倒灌。
When a typhoon strikes, low-lying areas should strictly guard against seawater backflow.
颱風引發的大雨導致海水倒灌,淹沒了沿海地區。
台风引发的大雨导致海水倒灌,淹没了沿海地区。
The heavy rain caused by the typhoon led to seawater backflow, flooding coastal areas.

Usage Notes

Water from the ocean, typically salty.

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