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东海

東海
DōngHǎi
noun #28,905

Meanings

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

Examples

东海是中国最重要的海洋之一，资源丰富。
Dōng Hǎi shì Zhōngguó zuì zhòngyào de hǎiyáng zhī yī, zīyuán fēngfù.
The East China Sea is one of China's most important seas, rich in resources.
中日两国在东海的领土争议持续多年。
Zhōng Rì liǎng guó zài Dōng Hǎi de lǐngtǔ zhēngyì chíxù duō nián.
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