东海

東海

Dōnghǎi

noun #28,905

Meanings

1 East China Sea
2 the East Sea (in Chinese mythology and ancient geography)

Characters

Examples

HSK 6

东海是中国最重要的海洋之一，资源丰富。

Dōnghǎi shì Zhōngguó zuì zhòngyào de hǎiyáng zhīyī, zīyuán fēngfù.

The East China Sea is one of China's most important seas, rich in resources.

HSK 7-9

中日两国在东海的领土争议持续多年。

Zhōng Rì liǎng guó zài Dōnghǎi de lǐngtǔ zhēngyì chíxù duōnián.

China and Japan's territorial dispute in the East China Sea has lasted many years.

Tips

culture

In Chinese mythology, 东海 (East Sea) is the realm of the Dragon King 东海龙王, a powerful deity who controls ocean storms. It features prominently in Journey to the West and other classic tales.

Stroke Order

东 dōng

海 hǎi