Basic Meaning
n
Part of common geographical terms like 半岛 (peninsula).
island; (specifically) land completely surrounded by water in the sea, river, or lake. Peninsula.
海洋或河流、湖泊里四面被水围着的陆地叫岛。突入海洋或湖泊里,三面被水围着的陆地叫半岛。
Words:
岛屿半岛海南岛小岛群岛
Sentences:
- 我最想去海南岛旅游。I want to travel to Hainan Island the most.
- 湖中心有一个美丽的小岛。There is a beautiful small island in the center of the lake.
- 希腊有很多岛屿,形成群岛。Greece has many islands, forming an archipelago.
n
Typically appears in fixed terms like 安全岛 (traffic island), 环岛 (traffic circle/roundabout).
an island-like place or area (often used in specific compound terms).
比喻像岛的处所。
Words:
安全岛环岛
Sentences:
- 前方是环岛,请注意车辆。There is a traffic circle ahead, please watch for vehicles.
- 过马路时请走人行横道,不要站在安全岛上。When crossing the road, please use the pedestrian crossing; do not stand on the traffic island.
Writing & Component
Radical山
Structuretop_bottom
Stroke Count7
Strokes丿𠃌丶㇉丨㇄丨
