Chinese

fǔkàn
Meaning: to look down from a height; to overlook; to bird's-eye view
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

從山頂俯瞰,整座城市的景色盡收眼底。
从山顶俯瞰,整座城市的景色尽收眼底。
From the mountain top, one can look down and see the entire city's scenery spread out below.
我們終於登上最高峯,俯瞰腳下的美景。
We finally climbed to the highest peak and looked down at the beautiful scenery below.
他站在懸崖邊緣,俯瞰著下方的波濤洶湧的大海。
He stood on the edge of the cliff, looking down at the rough sea below.
從山頂上可以俯瞰整個城市的全景。
From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the panorama of the entire city.
站在山頂,居高臨下,可以俯瞰全景。
Standing on the mountain top, looking down from a height, one can overlook the whole city.

Usage Notes

Used to describe looking down from a high point, often implying a vast or panoramic view.

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