1.
waters; water area; body of water
A defined area or expanse of water, whether a river, lake, ocean, or other waterway. Often used in official, environmental, and regulatory contexts.
A compound of 水 (water) and 域 (area, zone). This is a somewhat formal and technical term used in environmental science, maritime regulation, and geography.
Common collocations
- 閉鎖水域: enclosed waters (bay, lake)
- 沿岸水域: coastal waters
- 内陸水域: inland waters
- 水域汚染: water area pollution
- 保護水域: protected waters