公海

gōnghǎi

noun #25,260

Meanings

1 the high seas
2 international waters

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

公海不属于任何国家的领土。

Gōnghǎi bù shǔyú rènhé guójiā de lǐngtǔ.

The high seas do not belong to any country's territory.

HSK 7-9

海盗在公海上袭击了这艘货轮。

Hǎidào zài gōnghǎi shàng xíjī le zhè sōu huòlún.

Pirates attacked the cargo ship on the high seas.

Tips

usage

公海 literally means 'public sea' - waters beyond any nation's territorial jurisdiction, typically beginning 200 nautical miles from a coastline. Governed by international maritime law (联合国海洋法公约, UNCLOS).

Stroke Order

公 gōng

海 hǎi