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海内
hǎinèi
Description
"海内"的意思是全国、四海之内，因为古人以为中国四面都是海。
"海内" means the whole country, within the four seas, because ancient people thought China was surrounded by seas on all sides.
这个词比较书面，常出现在成语和古文里，日常口语很少用。
This word is more formal, often found in idioms and classical texts, and rarely used in everyday speech.
Meanings
海内hǎinèi
within the country; throughout the land
海内闻名的大学都很难考。
All the universities famous nationwide are hard to get into.
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Notes
- Etymology
海(sea) + 内(inside); ancients believed China was bordered by seas on all sides.
- Nuance
literary and formal; contrasts with 海外 (overseas/abroad).
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