English–Chinese
“ocean” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinwāng yáng
Example
远处，汪洋连成一片。yuǎn chù wāng yáng lián chéng yí piàn
In the distance, the ocean stretched out in one vast expanse.
How to say “ocean” in Chinese
“Ocean” in Chinese is 汪洋 (wāng yáng).
An immense expanse of water fills the view, suggesting both physical breadth and an unlimited range.
Example sentences with 汪洋
航海者在浩瀚的汪洋面前感到渺小。háng hǎi zhě zài hào hàn de wāng yáng miàn qián gǎn dào miáo xiǎo
Sailors feel small before the vast ocean.
Tips for using 汪洋
- The second syllable has the rising tone yáng, not the dipping tone yǎng, so tone accuracy helps keep this word distinct in speech.