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    Referring to the ocean with 海洋 (hǎiyáng)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    The noun 海洋 (hǎiyáng) means "ocean" or "sea" and refers to large bodies of saltwater. It is a more formal or literary term compared to 海 and can be used as a modifier, as in 海洋王国 (ocean kingdom).

    Examples

    • 海洋里有很多我们还不了解的生物。

      hǎiyáng lǐ yǒu hěn duō wǒmen hái bù liǎojiě de shēngwù.

      There are many creatures in the ocean that we still don't understand.

    • 他从小就对海洋充满了好奇心。

      tā cóng xiǎo jiù duì hǎiyáng chōngmǎn le hàoqíxīn.

      He has been full of curiosity about the ocean since he was little.

    • 保护海洋是每个人的责任。

      bǎohù hǎiyáng shì měi gè rén de zérèn.

      Protecting the ocean is everyone's responsibility.