No. 2,933 in Chinese
海域
"海域" means "sea area" or "maritime zone."
In a sentence
这片海域的生物非常丰富。
The marine life in this area is very abundant.
In this sentence, "海域" is used to refer to a specific area of the sea distinguished by its biological richness.
请注意，这些海域是禁止捕鱼的。
Please note that fishing is prohibited in these sea areas.
Here, "海域" is used to indicate designated zones of the sea where specific regulations apply.
科学家们正在研究这一海域的气候变化影响。
Scientists are studying the effects of climate change in this sea region.
In this instance, "海域" denotes a spatial section of the sea being the subject of scientific investigation.
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