- 中国 中國 proper nounChinaChina; the People's Republic of China; also referred to as the Middle Kingdom
- 海洋 nounoceanseas and oceans; the vast body of saltwater covering most of the Earth's surface
- 局 nounofficean office; a bureau; a government department or an agency for public services; also used as a name for certain shops like a bookstore or pharmacy
- maritime patrolmaritime surveillance and patrol; government agency or officer responsible for monitoring and protecting maritime interests (short for 中国海洋局海监 )