近海

jìnhǎi

noun #29,193

Meanings

1 coastal waters
2 offshore
3 inshore

Characters

Examples

渔民在近海捕鱼。

Yúmín zài jìnhǎi bǔyú.

Fishermen fish in coastal waters.

近海石油勘探活动增加了。

Jìnhǎi shíyóu kāntàn huódòng zēngjiā le.

Offshore oil exploration activities have increased.

Tips

usage

Compare 近海 (coastal/inshore, close to the coast) with 远海 (far seas/open ocean) and 深海 (deep sea). 近海捕捞 refers to inshore fishing, a distinction important in fisheries regulations.

Stroke Order

近 jìn

海 hǎi