黑海

See also: 黒海

Chinese

black
dark
sea(s)
simp. and trad.
(黑海)

Etymology

As a lake, a calque of its Mongolian name as ᠨᠠᠭᠤᠷ (naɣur) was traditionally used vaguely for any large body of water. Cf. 青海 (Qīnghǎi).

Pronunciation


Proper noun

黑海

  1. Black Sea (sea between Europe and Asia)
  2. Lake Heihai (lake in Qinghai, China)
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