下海

下海 xià hǎi ㄒㄧㄚˋ ㄏㄞˇ haa6 hoi2 HSK 7-9

  • to go out to sea
  • to enter the sea (to swim etc)
  • (fig.) to take the plunge (e.g. leave a secure job, or enter prostitution etc)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 下 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我要讓你下海餵鯊魚。 I'm gonna feed you to the sharks.

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