下海

xià hǎi
Dictionary entry
to go out to sea

What does 下海 mean?

下海 (xià hǎi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to go out to sea
2to enter the sea (to swim etc)
3(fig.) to take the plunge (e.g. leave a secure job, or enter prostitution etc)

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How to pronounce 下海

下海
xià hǎi
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