公海

gōnghǎi

noun #25,260

Meanings

1 the high seas
2 international waters

Characters

Examples

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.

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