Chinese

lín
Meaning: forest; grove; woods; a collection of things
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他在山林中迷路了。
He got lost in the mountain forest.
漫步在林間小路,腳下踩著落葉。
Strolling along the forest path, fallen leaves were crushed underfoot.
這份雜誌由林先生擔任主編。
This magazine is edited by Mr. Lin.
猴子扒著樹枝,靈活地在林間穿梭。
The monkey clings to the branches and moves nimbly through the forest.
穿過這條林間小徑,就能看到那片湖泊。
Passing through this forest path, you can see that lake.

Usage Notes

Refers to a place with many trees. It can also metaphorically refer to a gathering of similar people or things (e.g., 'forest of steles').

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