Chinese

shānshuǐ
Meaning: scenery with mountains and rivers; landscape; landscape painting
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

山
水

Example sentences

He is best at painting landscapes; his works have a profound artistic conception.
桂林山水甲天下。
The scenery of Guilin is the best in the world.
桂林山水甲天下,風景美不勝收。
桂林山水甲天下,风景美不胜收。
Guilin's scenery is the best in the world; the landscape is incredibly beautiful.

Usage Notes

Refers to natural scenery involving mountains and water, or a genre of traditional Chinese painting.

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