Chinese

shāngǔ
Meaning: mountain valley
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

山
谷

Example sentences

Our voices echoed in the mountain valley.
煙霧彌漫在山谷中,景色非常美麗。
烟雾弥漫在山谷中,景色非常美丽。
Smoke filled the valley, and the scenery was very beautiful.
山谷裡傳來清脆的鳥鳴聲,讓人心情舒暢。
山谷里传来清脆的鸟鸣声,让人心情舒畅。
The clear and melodious chirping of birds came from the valley, making one feel refreshed.
清晨的山谷裡籠罩著濃重的霧氣。
清晨的山谷里笼罩著浓重的雾气。
The valley was shrouded in thick mist in the early morning.
山谷間的梯田構成了一幅美麗的幾何圖案。
山谷间的梯田构成了一幅美丽的几何图案。
The terraced fields in the valley form a beautiful geometric pattern.
登上山頂後,他對著遠方長嘯,聲音在山谷裡回蕩。
登上山顶后,他对著远方长啸,声音在山谷里回荡。
After climbing to the mountaintop, he gave a long cry toward the distance, and the sound echoed in the valley.
這座山谷非常幽深,引人入勝。
这座山谷非常幽深,引人入胜。
This valley is extremely deep and quiet, and it is very fascinating.

Usage Notes

Refers to the low area between mountains.

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