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山
shān
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- pinyin
- shān
- simplified
- 山
- traditional
- 山
1 · noun
A large raised area of land above its surroundings.
高出周围地面的大片地形。
Mountain usually suggests greater height; 山 has a wider naming range.
We can see a mountain from the bridge.
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从桥上可以看到一座山。
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mountain — A large raised area of land above its surroundings.