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Chinese
fǔshì
Meaning: to look down at; to view from above; to overlook
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

從山頂俯視城市,夜景像閃爍的星海。
从山顶俯视城市,夜景像闪烁的星海。
Looking down at the city from the mountaintop, the night view resembles a sea of twinkling stars.

Usage Notes

Describes looking at something from a higher position, often emphasizing the broad view below.

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