East China Sea

noun

a part of the N Pacific, bounded by China, Japan, the Ryukyus, and Taiwan. 480,000 sq. mi. (1,243,200 sq. km).

Also called Dong Hai.

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British Dictionary definitions for east china sea

East China Sea

noun

part of the N Pacific, between the E coast of China and the Ryukyu Islands

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