waan4 ziu1環礁环礁
Jyutpingwaan4 ziu1
Yalewàahn jīu
Definition
Atoll; a ring-shaped island formed by coral reef.
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How it's used
Geographical terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese and used in formal or academic contexts. In casual daily conversation, people rarely talk about atolls unless they are discussing travel or marine biology. It is perfectly acceptable to use the term, but do not be surprised if it sounds slightly more technical than everyday vocabulary.
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This atoll is very beautiful.
Have you all been to that atoll to go diving?
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Grammar guides
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