嶼 (yǔ) - Island — refers to a small island, islet,

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嶼 · yǔ

Island — refers to a small island, islet, or landmass surrounded by water.

Island — refers to a small island, islet,

Usage highlights

Small islandIsland sceneryIsland chainIsland nationRemote islandIsland territory

Synonyms

  • 岛— island (generally larger)
  • 洲— islet, sandbar

Antonyms

  • 陆— land, continent
  • 岸— shore, coast

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We visited a small island (小屿) during our boat trip.
  • The archipelago consists of many islands (群岛).
  • Penghu Islands are also called Penghu Islets (澎湖群岛).
  • The island's scenery is beautiful (屿的风景很美).

Collocations

  • Small island(小屿)
  • Island scenery(屿景)
  • Island chain(列屿)
  • Island nation(岛屿国家)
  • Remote island(孤屿)
  • Island territory(屿域)

Idioms

  • Solitary island in the sea(海中孤屿)
  • Islands scattered like stars(星罗棋屿)
  • Islands and reefs(岛屿礁石)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese geography, 屿 typically refers to smaller islands compared to 岛.
  • Commonly used in place names for islands, especially in coastal regions like Fujian and Taiwan.
  • Represents the concept of land surrounded by water, often with poetic connotations of isolation or natural beauty.

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