hǎi

Translation

  • ocean
  • sea
  • CL:個|个[ge4],片[pian4]
  • great number of people or things
  • (dialect) numerous

Synonyms

Examples

  • 首先,因为水变热时膨胀,平面可能提高。
    First of all, the level of the ocean could rise, because ocean water expands as it grows warmer.
  • 你会说上话吗?
    Can you speak Shanghainese?
  • 非常宽。
    The sea is very wide.
  • 绵吸水。
    A sponge absorbs water.
  • 我望着好几个小时。
    I gazed at the sea for hours.
  • 体育场里人山人
    There were lots of people in the stadium.
  • 伦的房间一直很干净。
    Helen always keeps her room clean.
  • 你来上多少时间了?
    For how long are you in Shanghai?
  • 滩走哪条路?
    Which way is the beach?
  • 这个滩是冲浪者的天堂。
    This beach is a paradise for surfers.
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