No. 733 in Chinese
海
"Sea" or "ocean."
In a sentence
海很大，覆盖了地球的大部分表面。
The sea is vast and covers most of the Earth's surface.
‘海’ here refers to the sea or ocean, showcasing its meaning as a geographical entity.
我们一家人决定今年去海边度假。
Our family decided to go to the seaside for vacation this year.
Here, ‘海’ represents the seaside or beach, which is associated with relaxation and leisure.
她的知识就像海一样深广。
Her knowledge is as deep and vast as the ocean.
In this context, ‘海’ is used metaphorically to describe something immense and limitless, demonstrating its figurative usage.
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