近海

jìnhǎi

noun #29,193

Meanings

1 coastal waters
2 offshore
3 inshore

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

渔民在近海捕鱼。

Yúmín zài jìnhǎi bǔyú.

Fishermen fish in coastal waters.

HSK 7-9

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