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Marine algae in Chinese

marine algae · HSK 7–9

海藻 hǎi zǎo

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  1. 海 hǎi sea
  2. 藻 zǎo algae

很多海藻可以做成好吃的菜。 Many kinds of seaweed can be made into tasty dishes.

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Marine algae in Chinese is 海藻 (hǎi zǎo).

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