岛 (dǎo) - island & isle

岛Tone 3

dǎo ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 山

橙丁

岛 · dǎo

island;

isle

islandisle

Usage highlights

islandHainan Islandpeninsulaisland countryarchipelagoisland chain

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 大陆— mainland
  • 半岛— peninsula (partly connected to mainland)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ship sailed around the island (岛屿).
  • Hainan is a tropical island (海南岛).
  • They visited a small island (小岛) for vacation.
  • The island nation (岛国) has a unique culture.

Collocations

  • island(岛屿)
  • Hainan Island(海南岛)
  • peninsula(半岛)
  • island country(岛国)
  • archipelago(群岛)
  • island chain(岛链)

Idioms

  • To be stranded on a desert island(荒岛余生)
  • Peninsular terrain(半岛地形)
  • Isolated as an island(孤岛处境)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically, islands in Chinese culture often symbolize isolation, refuge, or natural beauty.
  • Many Chinese islands have strategic and economic importance, such as Hainan Island.

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