Meanings of 峦
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山 (shān, mountain) — use 峦 (luán) when emphasizing the peaks and ridges, whereas 山 (shān) is a more general term for any mountain.
When using 峦, it is often paired with other characters to describe specific mountain ranges, such as 峦峰 (mountain peaks). Be cautious with the tone, as the second tone in luán can be confused with the first tone (lūan), which has a different meaning. This word is more formal and poetic, so it might not be suitable for casual conversation.
As 峦 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, learners should focus on mastering related terms for mountains (山) and geographical features. Understanding the context in which such terms are used can enhance comprehension of descriptive texts in Mandarin.
Learners often confuse 峦 with related terms like 山 (shān) and use it incorrectly for general mountains. For example, saying '我去峦' (I go to the mountain) is incorrect; it should be '我去山'.
Pronunciation of 峦
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Etymology of 峦
mountain
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Case file: 峦
- 1The meaning half山 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half䜌 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaymountain
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say mountain range; tall pointed mountain in Chinese
“mountain range; tall pointed mountain” in Chinese is峦
The character 峦 (luán) refers to a mountain range or a tall, pointed mountain. It is often used in poetic contexts to describe scenic landscapes and natural beauty, emphasizing the peaks and ridges of mountains. This term evokes imagery of majestic terrains and is commonly found in literature and nature descriptions.
When to use 峦
When using 峦, it is often paired with other characters to describe specific mountain ranges, such as 峦峰 (mountain peaks). Be cautious with the tone, as the second tone in luán can be confused with the first tone (lūan), which has a different meaning. This word is more formal and poetic, so it might not be suitable for casual conversation.
峦 or something close to it
山 (shān, mountain) — use 峦 (luán) when emphasizing the peaks and ridges, whereas 山 (shān) is a more general term for any mountain.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 峦 with related terms like 山 (shān) and use it incorrectly for general mountains. For example, saying '我去峦' (I go to the mountain) is incorrect; it should be '我去山'.
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Grammar Patterns of 峦
峦 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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该地山____平缓起伏，看上去类似托斯卡纳大区。
With its gently rolling hills it looks like Tuscany.
Example Sentences for 峦 (3)
Word Family of 峦
Compound Meaning
What does 山峦 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 峦
It is pronounced as 'luán' with the second tone.
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