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Definition

Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean.

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How it's used

Geographic terminology in Cantonese often follows standard international conventions, making this term primarily used in formal or academic contexts like geography lessons or news reports. It is rarely mentioned in casual daily conversation unless discussing climate change or marine biology. When referring to the region, people are more likely to use the broader term 南極 to describe the general area.

Examples

The ecological environment of the Southern Ocean is very fragile.

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