hoi2 haap6海峽海峡
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Yalehói haahp
Definition
Channel or strait; a narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies of water.
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How it's used
Geographic terms like this are often used in formal or academic contexts rather than daily casual conversation. When referring to specific straits, it is standard to place the name before the word, such as 台灣海峽 or 英吉利海峽. It functions as a formal noun and rarely appears in informal slang.
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We are passing through this strait by boat.
Do many ships pass through the Taiwan Strait?
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Grammar guides
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