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“jungle” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyincóng lín

Example

丛林像一片绿色的海洋。cóng lín xiàng yí piàn lǜ sè de hǎi yáng

The jungle is like a green ocean.

Illustration for 丛林 (jungle)

How to say “jungle” in Chinese

“Jungle” in Chinese is 丛林 (cóng lín).

A green wall of tangled trees, shrubs, and vines that hides the way through.

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

Example sentences with 丛林

在丛林深处,科研人员发现了新的昆虫种类。zài cóng lín shēn chù kē yán rén yuán fā xiàn le xīn de kūn chóng zhǒng lèi

Deep in the jungle, researchers discovered a new insect species.

Tips for using 丛林

  • In English, "jungle" often suggests a tropical setting, while 丛林 (cónglín, "jungle") can describe any woodland so dense that movement and sight are difficult.

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