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景观jǐngguānlandscapeHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #15784, Hard
jǐngguān(jing3guan1)jing guan T3
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March 24, 2026

景观(景觀)jǐngguān(jing3guan1)

景观 (jǐngguān) refers to a landscape or scenery, often encompassing natural elements like mountains, rivers, and trees, as well as man-made structures. It is commonly used in both everyday conversations about nature and in professional fields such as architecture and urban planning, where the aesthetic and functional aspects of a scene are discussed.

Strokes18Frequency#15784DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 景观 carries significant weight in discussions of harmony with nature, reflecting traditional philosophies that emphasize balance and beauty in the environment, such as in landscape gardening.

Memory Tip

Picture a 'scene' (景) where you are gazing ('观') at a beautiful landscape. The character 景 resembles a mountain with a sun above it, evoking the imagery of a scenic view. Imagine gazing at this serene sight to remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 景观

jǐngguān(jing3guan1)
1landscape
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About 景观

景观Simplified
景觀Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

景色 (jǐngsè) refers to scenery with a focus on visual beauty, while 景观 (jǐngguān) encompasses both natural and man-made elements in a broader context.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 景观 with other similar-sounding words like 景点 (jǐngdiǎn), which means 'scenic spot'. This word is quite formal and is commonly used in contexts discussing tourism, urban design, or environmental studies.

HSK Study Tips

While 景观 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it relates to vocabulary around nature and environment, which is relevant for learners at HSK 4 and above. Focus on combining this term with related words like 自然 (zìrán, nature) and 城市 (chéngshì, city) for broader conversations.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 景观 with similar terms like 风景 (fēngjǐng) and may use them interchangeably, leading to awkward phrases. For example, saying '这个城市的风景是很好的' instead of '这个城市的景观是很好的' when referring to urban design.

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Component Characters

景jǐngscenery
HSK 612 strokes日
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观guānto look at
HSK 36 strokes见
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How to say landscape in Chinese

“landscape” in Chinese is景观jǐngguān

景观 (jǐngguān) refers to a landscape or scenery, often encompassing natural elements like mountains, rivers, and trees, as well as man-made structures. It is commonly used in both everyday conversations about nature and in professional fields such as architecture and urban planning, where the aesthetic and functional aspects of a scene are discussed.

When to use 景观

Be careful not to confuse 景观 with other similar-sounding words like 景点 (jǐngdiǎn), which means 'scenic spot'. This word is quite formal and is commonly used in contexts discussing tourism, urban design, or environmental studies.

景观 or something close to it

景色 (jǐngsè) refers to scenery with a focus on visual beauty, while 景观 (jǐngguān) encompasses both natural and man-made elements in a broader context.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 景观 with similar terms like 风景 (fēngjǐng) and may use them interchangeably, leading to awkward phrases. For example, saying '这个城市的风景是很好的' instead of '这个城市的景观是很好的' when referring to urban design.

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You can say, '这个地方的景观非常美丽' (The landscape of this place is very beautiful).

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