Chinese Conversation · Level 7
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Chinese word
登山
Pronunciation
Pinyindēng shān
Meaning
- verbgo mountain climbing
Example
他每天都去登山锻炼。tā měi tiān dōu qù dēng shān duàn liàn
He goes mountain climbing every day to exercise.
More examples
周末他们常常一起登山，既锻炼身体又欣赏风景。zhōu mò tā men cháng cháng yì qǐ dēng shān jì duàn liàn shēn tǐ yòu xīn shǎng fēng jǐng
On weekends, they often go mountain climbing together, exercising their bodies and enjoying the scenery.
Core concept
Moving upward through a mountain landscape as an outdoor activity, whether by a trail or with climbing gear.
Common phrases
去登山qù dēng shān
go mountain climbing
喜欢登山xǐ huān dēng shān
like mountain climbing
经常登山jīng cháng dēng shān
often go mountain climbing
Similar words
爬山pá shān: Making an outdoor trip up a mountain by walking or climbing and enjoying the natural scenery.
徒步tú bù: Taking a long walk through an area while enjoying the route and its views.
Definition in Chinese
进行徒步或借助绳索等装备攀登山体的动作，常作为体育锻炼或户外休闲的一种活动。jìn xíng tú bù huò jiè zhù shéng suǒ děng zhuāng bèi pān dēng shān tǐ de dòng zuò cháng zuò wéi tǐ yù duàn liàn huò hù wài xiū xián de yì zhǒng huó dòng
Word origin
登 (dēng, "climb") + 山 (shān, "mountain") joins the action of going upward to the terrain being climbed, which gives the compound its activity meaning.
Usage tips
- Although English speakers may hear "mountain climbing" as a specialized pursuit, this Chinese term also fits ordinary recreational outings.
Other meanings
- mountain climbingnoun
Opposites
- 下山xià shāngo down the mountainverb
Related words
- 登山者dēng shān zhěclimbernoun
- 登山鞋dēng shān xiéhiking bootsnoun
- 登山队dēng shān duìclimbing teamnoun