山岳
shānyuè
mountains and hills
中国有许多壮丽的山岳。
China has many magnificent mountains and hills.
general
Mountains and hills collectively, often referring to rugged or elevated terrain.
我们爬上了那座山岳，俯瞰整个山谷。
We climbed that mountain and overlooked the entire valley.
Often used in geographical or literary contexts to describe natural landscapes.
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Pro Tip
Literary Usage
In classical Chinese, '山岳' often appears in poetic descriptions of nature.
Gold Rule
Geographical Context
When referring to specific mountain ranges, '山脉' (mountain range) may be more precise.
Word Origin
Composed of '山' (mountain) and '岳' (high mountain or peak), emphasizing elevated terrain.
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally and poetically to describe natural landscapes or metaphorically in some contexts.
Word Breakdown
山
mountain
root岳
high mountain or peak
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