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“peak” in Chinese

Chinese

Also山峰 (shān fēng) · 巅峰 (diān fēng)

Pronunciation

Pinyingāo fēng

Example

上班高峰时,地铁很拥挤。shàng bān gāo fēng shí dì tiě hěn yōng jǐ

During peak commuting hours, the subway is very crowded.

Illustration for 高峰 (peak)

How to say “peak” in Chinese

“Peak” in Chinese is 高峰 (gāo fēng).

The top of a mountain as a model for the moment or period when something reaches its fullest strength.

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

Example sentences with 高峰

节假日常常成为旅游高峰期。jié jià rì cháng cháng chéng wéi lǚ yóu gāo fēng qī

Holidays often become peak travel periods.

Tips for using 高峰

  • Unlike English rush hour, this word can describe the busiest period for many kinds of activity, including online visits and shopping, not only travel.

Other Chinese words for “peak”

这些山峰很高。zhè xiē shān fēng hěn gāo

These peaks are very high.

他的事业达到了巅峰。tā de shì yè dá dào le diān fēng

His career reached its peak.

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