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“swamp” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhǎo zé

Example

前面有个沼泽,不要靠近。qián miàn yǒu gè zhǎo zé bú yào kào jìn

There is a swamp ahead, so don't go near it.

Illustration for 沼泽 (swamp)

How to say “swamp” in Chinese

“Swamp” in Chinese is 沼泽 (zhǎo zé).

A low landscape where standing water hides mud beneath a surface that looks firmer than it is.

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

Example sentences with 沼泽

科学家正在研究沼泽的碳储存功能。kē xué jiā zhèng zài yán jiū zhǎo zé de tàn chǔ cún gōng néng

Scientists are studying the carbon storage function of swamps.

Tips for using 沼泽

  • In travel and nature contexts, this noun describes a whole kind of terrain rather than a small puddle, so it can cover a large area even when only parts of the surface contain visible water.

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