山脉
shān mài
mountain range
喜马拉雅山脉是世界上最高的山脉。
The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world.
general
A continuous chain of mountains formed by geological processes.
安第斯山脉横跨南美洲七个国家。
The Andes mountain range spans seven countries in South America.
The term refers to a large, continuous group of mountains, often formed by tectonic activity.
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Pro Tip
Geographical Usage
This term is commonly used in geographical and geological contexts to describe large mountain formations.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Use '山脉' to refer to a continuous chain of mountains, not individual peaks.
Word Origin
Composed of '山' (shān, mountain) and '脉' (mài, vein or line), referring to a continuous line of mountains.
Usage Notes
Used to describe large, continuous mountain formations. Often used in geography and geology.
Word Breakdown
山
mountain
root脉
vein or line
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