Chinese
lǜzhōu
Meaning: oasis
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這支駱駝商隊在廣闊的沙漠中終於找到了一片綠洲。
这支骆驼商队在广阔的沙漠中终于找到了一片绿洲。
This camel caravan finally found an oasis in the vast desert.
這裡原本是一片荒漠,現在變成了綠洲。
This place was originally a wilderness, but now it has become an oasis.
沙漠中的綠洲只是一個幻影。
The oasis in the desert was just a mirage.

Usage Notes

Refers to a fertile spot in a desert where water is found.

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