半岛

半岛 (bàn dǎo) refers to a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides, typically extending into a body of water. It differs from an island, which is completely surrounded by water, and from a cape, which is a smaller projection of land.

The character 半 (bàn) means 'half,' and 岛 (dǎo) means 'island.' Together, they suggest a landform that is partially surrounded by water, like a 'half-island.' This combination effectively conveys the geographical feature of a peninsula.

Peninsulas are often important for trade, tourism, and military strategy. Examples include the Korean Peninsula and the Arabian Peninsula. In daily conversation, 半岛 is commonly used in geography lessons, travel guides, and news reports about coastal regions.