渤 (bó) - Bohai — refers to the Bohai Sea, a & also used in the name of Bohai Bay.

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渤 · bó

Bohai — refers to the Bohai Sea, a gulf/inland sea in northeastern China;

also used in the name of Bohai Bay.

Bohai — refers to the Bohai Sea, aalso used in the name of Bohai Bay.

Usage highlights

Bohai SeaBohai BayBohai StraitBohai Economic RimBohai GulfBohai region

Synonyms

  • 海— sea (general term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Bohai Sea (渤海) is China's innermost sea.
  • Bohai Bay (渤海湾) is a major inlet.
  • The Bohai Economic Rim (渤海经济圈) is an important development area.
  • He sailed across the Bohai Strait (渤海海峡).

Collocations

  • Bohai Sea(渤海)
  • Bohai Bay(渤海湾)
  • Bohai Strait(渤海海峡)
  • Bohai Economic Rim(渤海经济圈)
  • Bohai Gulf(渤海湾)
  • Bohai region(渤海地区)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Bohai Sea has been a significant body of water in Chinese history, serving as a maritime gateway to northeastern China.
  • The name 'Bohai' also historically referred to the Bohai Kingdom (Balhae) that existed in the region during the Tang dynasty period.

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