摘要
Within the Four Seas means within the territory of China. The ancient Chinese believed China＇s territory was surrounded by the Four Seas （the East, West, North, and South seas）. Within the Four Seas refers to the landmass surrounded by the Four Seas. It reflected the ancient Chinese belief that the seas were the natural boundary of a country, demonstrating the influence of an agriculture civilization
/hǎinèi/Within the Four Seas“四海之内”,即古代中国疆域以内。古人认为中国的疆域四周环海,各依方位称“东海”“南海”“西海”和“北海”,合称“四海”。“海内”即指“四海”所环绕的疆土。它隐含着古人以海为界的国土意识,是农耕文明的反映。
