English–Chinese
“elevation” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinhǎi bá
Example
这座山的海拔有两千米。zhè zuò shān de hǎi bá yǒu liǎng qiān mǐ
The elevation of this mountain is 2,000 meters.
How to say “elevation” in Chinese
“Elevation” in Chinese is 海拔 (hǎi bá).
A vertical height measured upward from the sea as the common zero point.
Example sentences with 海拔
高海拔地区空气稀薄，旅游需要注意高原反应。gāo hǎi bá dì qū kōng qì xī bó lǚ yóu xū yào zhù yì gāo yuán fǎn yìng
In high-altitude areas, the air is thin, so travelers need to watch out for altitude sickness.
Tips for using 海拔
- A place can have a high value even when its surrounding slopes are gentle, because the word records position above a reference level rather than steepness.