gulf in Chinese
gulf in Chinese is 海湾 — gulf means a large area of sea partly enclosed by land.
gulf in Chinese
海湾
Pronounced: hǎi wān
(geography) A portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea
What does "gulf" mean?
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noun A large area of sea partly enclosed by land.
"The Gulf of Mexico borders several US states."
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noun A wide gap or significant difference between two things, especially people or groups.
"A wide gulf separates the two candidates' views on the economy."
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noun A deep hollow or chasm in the ground.
"The hikers peered nervously into the gulf below the ridge."
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gulf in a sentence
- The Gulf of Mexico borders several US states.
- A wide gulf separates the two candidates' views on the economy.
- There is a growing gulf between rich and poor in the region.
- The hikers peered nervously into the gulf below the ridge.
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What is "gulf" in Chinese?
"gulf" in Chinese is 海湾. gulf means: A large area of sea partly enclosed by land.
How do you pronounce 海湾?
"gulf" in Chinese is 海湾, pronounced "hǎi wān".
How do you use "gulf" in a sentence?
Example: "The Gulf of Mexico borders several US states." In Chinese, "gulf" is 海湾.
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