海市蜃楼 hǎi shì shèn lóu

DEFINITIONS

  1. mirage (lit. or fig.)

CHARACTERS

海 hǎi
HSK 4
sea, ocean; maritime
市 shì
HSK 3
market, fair; city, town; trade
蜃 shèn marine monster which can change its shape; water spouts; clams
楼 lóu
HSK 3
building of two or more stories