English–Chinese
“valley” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshān gǔ
Example
我们沿着山谷散步。wǒ men yán zhe shān gǔ sàn bù
We walk along the valley.
How to say “valley” in Chinese
“Valley” in Chinese is 山谷 (shān gǔ).
A low passage or hollow between mountains, ranging from a broad basin to a steep, narrow cut.
Example sentences with 山谷
清晨，阳光照在山谷里。qīng chén yáng guāng zhào zài shān gǔ lǐ
In the early morning, sunlight shines into the valley.
Tips for using 山谷
- English speakers often picture a valley as broad and gentle, but this Chinese noun can also cover a deep, narrow landscape, with the surrounding context supplying the detail.