No. 2,092 in Chinese
南海
"South China Sea."
In a sentence
南海是中国的一个主要海洋区域。
The South China Sea is a major maritime region of China.
In this sentence, '南海' refers to the geographical location known as the South China Sea, an area of importance in maritime and territorial contexts.
近年来,南海的航行自由问题引起了国际社会的关注。
In recent years, the issue of freedom of navigation in the South China Sea has attracted international attention.
Here, '南海' is used in the context of political and navigational discussions, specifically about the conflicts and interests related to this maritime area.
他在南海地区采集了许多珍稀的海洋生物样本。
He collected numerous rare marine biological samples from the South China Sea region.
In this example, '南海' indicates the specific maritime region where scientific research activities are conducted, focusing on biodiversity.
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