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“hill” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshān gāng

Example

公园里一个孩子在山冈上玩。gōng yuán lǐ yí gè hái zi zài shān gāng shàng wán

A child is playing on a hill in the park.

Illustration for 山冈 (hill)

How to say “hill” in Chinese

“Hill” in Chinese is 山冈 (shān gāng).

A small raised part of mountainous land, lower and gentler than a full mountain but more defined than flat ground.

Full entry for 山冈: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 山冈

雨后,山冈的轮廓更加清晰。yǔ hòu shān gāng de lún kuò gèng jiā qīng xī

After the rain, the hill's outline became clearer.

Tips for using 山冈

  • In a place description, it marks a distinct rise in the terrain and helps locate people or objects in the scene.

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