汪洋

wāngyáng

noun HSK 7 #45,560

Meanings

1 vast ocean
2 boundless expanse of water

Characters

vast (of water); pool

Examples

小船在汪洋中漂泊。

Xiǎochuán zài wāngyáng zhōng piāobó.

The small boat drifted on the vast ocean.

洪水过后，到处是一片汪洋。

Hóngshuǐ guòhòu, dàochù shì yī piàn wāngyáng.

After the flood, everywhere was a vast expanse of water.

Tips

usage

Often used in the phrase 汪洋大海 (vast ocean) for emphasis. Can also describe flooded areas metaphorically.

Stroke Order

汪 wāng

洋 yáng