海峡 (hǎi xiá) — strait
Definition
海峡 is specifically a narrow water passage between two landmasses, used for famous shipping routes (e.g., the Taiwan Strait). Unlike 渠道, 途径, or 通道 — which are figurative 'channels' for communication or means — 海峡 is a literal geographic term.
noun
strait
Measure word · 条
Examples
- 海峡。Tái wān hǎi xiá lián jiē dōng hǎi hé nán hǎi.The Taiwan Strait connects the East China Sea and the South China Sea.
- 海峡。Xǔ duō huò lún jīng guò mǎ liù jiǎ liù hǎi xiá.Many cargo ships pass through the Malacca Strait.
- 海峡。Zhè tiáo hǎi xiá shì zhòng yào de háng dào.This strait is an important shipping route.
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