Definition
岛屿 (dǎo yǔ) is a more formal, written term for 'island(s)'. It often refers to an island as a geographic concept or a group of islands, whereas 岛 (dǎo) is the everyday word for a specific island and appears in most place names.
noun
island
Examples
- 岛屿。Nà gè dǎo yǔ shàng yǒu hěn duō huā.There are many flowers on that island.
- 岛屿。Wǒmen zuò chuán qù nà gè dǎo yǔ.We take a boat to that island.
- 岛屿。Zhè gè dǎo yǔ de miànjī hěn dà.This island has a large area.
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