English–Chinese
“reef” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiāo shí
Example
海边有很多礁石，游泳要小心。hǎi biān yǒu hěn duō jiāo shí yóu yǒng yào xiǎo xīn
There are lots of reefs along the shore, so be careful when swimming.
How to say “reef” in Chinese
“Reef” in Chinese is 礁石 (jiāo shí).
A hard mass of rock in shallow sea water, partly visible or concealed beneath the surface.
Example sentences with 礁石
船应绕过礁石通行。chuán yīng rào guò jiāo shí tōng xíng
Ships should go around the reef to get through.
Tips for using 礁石
- A map or safety notice may use this word for a feature that is easy to miss, which explains why it appears in practical talk about coastal travel and swimming.