ziu1礁
Jyutpingziu1
Yalejīu
Definition
Reef or skerry; rocks or coral in the sea.
neutralnaturetransport
How it's used
This character is primarily used in formal or technical contexts related to maritime navigation or geography. It rarely appears in casual daily speech unless discussing accidents at sea or specific coastal features. When referring to a single rock formation in the water, it is often paired with other characters to form compound nouns.
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go3個goExamples
The boat accidentally hit a reef and sank.
There are many reefs there, ships need to be careful.
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Grammar guides
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