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“terrain” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindì xíng

Example

这片地区的地形很复杂。zhè piàn dì qū de dì xíng hěn fù zá

The terrain in this area is very complex.

Illustration for 地形 (terrain)

How to say “terrain” in Chinese

“Terrain” in Chinese is 地形 (dì xíng).

The three-dimensional shape of the ground across an area, including its rises, dips, and overall layout.

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

Example sentences with 地形

工程师根据地形图设计路线。gōng chéng shī gēn jù dì xíng tú shè jì lù xiàn

The engineer designs a route based on a topographic map.

Tips for using 地形

  • In everyday Chinese, this noun fits practical talk about travel, roads, building, and farming, not only geography lessons.

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