English–Chinese
“mountainous area” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshān qū
Example
雨季时，山区常常发生泥石流。yǔ jì shí shān qū cháng cháng fā shēng ní shí liú
During the rainy season, landslides often occur in mountainous areas.
How to say “mountainous area” in Chinese
“Mountainous area” in Chinese is 山区 (shān qū).
A settled stretch of mountain country where people live, travel, and work.
Example sentences with 山区
政府加大投入，改善山区交通条件。zhèng fǔ jiā dà tóu rù gǎi shàn shān qū jiāo tōng tiáo jiàn
The government has increased investment to improve transportation conditions in mountainous areas.
Tips for using 山区
- News and conversation often use 山区 (shānqū, "mountainous area") when discussing how rain, transport, or public services affect mountain communities.