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海员
hǎiyuán
Description
海员是在船上工作的人。
A 海员 is a person who works on a ship.
他们常常离开家，在海上工作很长时间。
They often leave home and work at sea for a long time.
Meanings
海员hǎiyuán
sailor; seaman; crew member on a ship
我爸爸是一名海员。
My father is a sailor.
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Notes
- Etymology
海 (sea) + 员 (member/staff), literally "sea worker".
- Nuance
海员 stresses working at sea; 水手 emphasizes the practical sailor role.
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