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“peninsula” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbàn dǎo

Example

这个半岛风景很美。zhè ge bàn dǎo fēng jǐng hěn měi

This peninsula has beautiful scenery.

Illustration for 半岛 (peninsula)

How to say “peninsula” in Chinese

“Peninsula” in Chinese is 半岛 (bàn dǎo).

A stretch of mainland projects into the sea, with water around most sides and a land link on one side.

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

Example sentences with 半岛

半岛气候通常比内陆更温和。bàn dǎo qì hòu tōng cháng bǐ nèi lù gèng wēn hé

The climate on a peninsula is usually milder than the inland climate.

Tips for using 半岛

  • In everyday Chinese, location words often follow the landform name, so 半岛北部 (bàndǎo běibù, "northern part of the peninsula") puts the region after the main noun.

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