Meanings of 平原
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丘陵 (qiūlíng) refers to hills or rolling terrain, which is elevated compared to 平原 (píngyuán) that is flat and level.
Be careful not to confuse '平原' with similar terms like '高原' (plateau) which refers to elevated flat areas. This term is mostly used in formal contexts, particularly in geography, but can also appear in literature. Remember to use the correct measure word '个' when referring to a plain.
As an HSK 6 word, 平原 connects with other terms related to geography and nature, such as '山' (mountain) and '河流' (river). Focus on using it in descriptive sentences as you enhance your vocabulary around landscapes.
Learners often confuse 平原 with 农田 (farmland), but remember that 平原 refers to the flat land itself, rather than the cultivated crops. For example, saying '我在平原种田' (I plant fields on the plain) can be misleading; instead, clarify that you are farming on the 平原.
Pronunciation of 平原
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Component Characters
How to say field in Chinese
“field” in Chinese is平原
平原 (píngyuán) refers to a flat, level area of land, commonly known as a plain. It is often used in geographical contexts to describe regions that are expansive and lack significant elevation changes, making them suitable for agriculture and habitation.
When to use 平原
Be careful not to confuse '平原' with similar terms like '高原' (plateau) which refers to elevated flat areas. This term is mostly used in formal contexts, particularly in geography, but can also appear in literature. Remember to use the correct measure word '个' when referring to a plain.
平原 or something close to it
丘陵 (qiūlíng) refers to hills or rolling terrain, which is elevated compared to 平原 (píngyuán) that is flat and level.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 平原 with 农田 (farmland), but remember that 平原 refers to the flat land itself, rather than the cultivated crops. For example, saying '我在平原种田' (I plant fields on the plain) can be misleading; instead, clarify that you are farming on the 平原.
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Grammar Patterns of 平原
平原 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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它的确能让你恪守某些公____则。
It does hold you to certain standards of fairness.
Example Sentences for 平原 (5)
Frequently Asked Questions about 平原
The correct pronunciation is 'píngyuán', with the first syllable having a rising tone and the second syllable a rising tone.
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