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海
hǎi
Description
海是很大的水，里面的水是咸的。
The 海 is a large body of water with salty water inside.
很多人夏天喜欢去海边玩，看蓝色的海。
Many people like to go to the 海 in summer to play and see the blue 海.
Meanings
海hǎi
sea; ocean
我很喜欢大海。
I really like the sea.
海hǎi
a huge amount; vast quantity
书店里有海量的书。
The bookstore has a vast number of books.
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Notes
- Etymology
海 combines the water radical 氵with 每, indicating a large body of water.
- Nuance
海 is the sea itself; 大海 emphasizes its vastness, and 海洋 means ocean more scientifically.
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