HSK · Level 58
105 words
Chinese word
名胜
Pronunciation
Pinyinmíng shèng
Meaning
- nounscenic spot
Example
我们周末去名胜旅游吧。wǒ men zhōu mò qù míng shèng lǚ yóu ba
Let's go sightseeing at a scenic spot this weekend.
More examples
政府应该加强对名胜的保护。zhèng fǔ yīng gāi jiā qiáng duì míng shèng de bǎo hù
The government should strengthen the protection of scenic spots.
Core concept
A destination made worth visiting by what it preserves or displays, such as striking nature, cultural heritage, or history.
Common phrases
保护名胜bǎo hù míng shèng
protect scenic spots
开发名胜kāi fā míng shèng
develop scenic spots
列为名胜liè wéi míng shèng
designate as scenic spots
Similar words
景点jíng diǎn: A spot or place that travelers commonly visit to see something of interest.
名胜古迹míng shèng gǔ jì: A historic site or cultural landmark preserved for its historical value.
风景区fēng jǐng qū: A developed tourist area centered on mountains, water, or other natural scenery.
观光地guān guāng dì: A popular tourist destination with visitor facilities and services.
Definition in Chinese
指因历史、文化或自然价值而为人所知、可供参观游览的地点。zhǐ yīn lì shǐ wén huà huò zì rán jià zhí ér wéi rén suǒ zhī kě gōng cān guān yóu lǎn de dì diǎn
Word origin
名胜 (míngshèng, "famous place of interest") is built from 名 (míng, "famous") and 胜 (shèng, "outstanding"), so its name highlights recognized distinction.
Usage tips
- This noun has a somewhat formal travel-guide tone, so it is especially common in descriptions, signs, and information about places to visit.
Other meanings
- tourist attractionnoun
Related words
- 名胜地míng shèng dìscenic areanoun
- 名胜保护区míng shèng bǎo hù qūscenic area reservenoun