海
sea; ocean; large quantity; vast
Meanings
8 senses · 40 examplesnoun
sea; ocean; large lake
Refers to large bodies of water, including seas, oceans, and sometimes large lakes.
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.
Qinghai is an inland lake in China.
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I like walking by the sea.
The Caspian Sea is actually the largest saltwater lake in the world.
The ship sailed on the sea for three months.
noun
vast expanse; large number
Used metaphorically to describe a large quantity or a vast expanse of similar things.
The square was packed with a sea of people.
There was a golden sea of wheat in the field.
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The clouds in the sky formed a sea of clouds.
The fans formed a red sea.
The hillside was covered with flowers, like a sea of flowers.
adjective
large; vast; capacious
Describes something large in size or capacity, often used in compound words.
He eats with a large bowl.
This person has a sea-like breadth of mind.
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This water bottle has a vast capacity.
He has a vast amount of knowledge.
This restaurant serves noodles in large bowls.
adjective
foreign; overseas
literaryHistorically used to refer to things coming from foreign countries, often in compound words.
Chinese flowering crabapple is a beautiful ornamental plant.
Date palms are originally from West Asia and North Africa.
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Seahorses are a unique marine creature.
Chili peppers are an important seasoning in Sichuan cuisine.
Pittosporum is a common greening plant.
adjective
very many; numerous
dialectUsed in dialects to describe a very large quantity, often followed by particles like '了' or '啦'.
There are so many people in the park!
There were countless visitors to the exhibition today.
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There are so many shops on this street.
There are countless wildflowers on the mountain.
There are so many books in the library!
adverb
aimlessly; randomly
dialectUsed in dialects to describe doing something without a clear purpose or direction.
He was searching aimlessly for the lost keys in the room.
Don't randomly look at useless things online.
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He shouted abuse aimlessly, not knowing who he was scolding.
The puppy ran around aimlessly in the park.
He rummaged aimlessly through the drawers for a long time but didn't find the document.
adverb
excessively; unrestrainedly
dialectUsed in dialects to describe doing something without restraint or moderation.
They ate and drank excessively at the party.
Don't spend money unrestrainedly; we need to save money.
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He slept excessively the whole day and did nothing.
The children played computer games excessively during the vacation.
He smoked excessively and couldn't stop coughing.
noun
surname
Used as a surname.
My friend's surname is Hai.
Mr. Hai is the manager of our company.
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Teacher Hai teaches us mathematics.
The surname Hai is not very common in China.
Classmate Hai, may I ask where you are from?