Meanings of 冰山
By ear
Play it, then pick what 冰山 means.
About 冰山
Podcast: 冰山
Podcast: 冰山
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI study notes for 冰山
冰块 (bīng kuài) refers to an ice cube, which is a smaller, solid piece of ice, while 冰山 (bīng shān) specifically denotes a large floating mass of ice, often with significant portions submerged.
While 冰山 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, be careful with the tone. The first syllable 'bīng' must be pronounced with a high level tone to avoid confusion with other meanings. It often collocates with words like '浮' (float) and '融化' (melt).
Although 冰山 is not found in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 2 words like '冰' (ice) and '山' (mountain), which are fundamental elements in describing natural features. Focus on the radicals to understand how these characters relate.
Learners often mispronounce 冰山, particularly the first character, confusing it with other words. For example, saying 'bǐng shān' instead of 'bīng shān' alters its meaning completely.
Pronunciation of 冰山
Drill the tone of 冰山, say it back, see your pitch against the model voice, and earn XP towards mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Jason Explains 冰山 to you
Let me explain 冰山 for you
Make it yours
Jason looks at what you watch and listen to, the checkpoints you have cleared, our lessons and what you have been exploring, and explains 冰山 through them.
Sign in free to make it personal. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
How well do you know 冰山?
Learning Lab
Knowing 冰山 is seven skills, not one.
Its meaning, its character, its pinyin, its tone — hearing it, saying it, writing it. The Learning Lab measures each one from your own practice, on every word you study, so you see what you actually know rather than how much you have done.
- MeaningFree
- CharacterFree
- PinyinFree
- TonePro
- ListeningPro
- SpeakingPro
- WritingPro
Component characters
How to say iceberg in Chinese
“iceberg” in Chinese is冰山
冰山 (bīng shān) refers to an iceberg, which is a large mass of freshwater ice that has broken off from a glacier and floats in the sea. In conversation, it can also symbolize something that is only partially visible, with much more hidden beneath the surface.
When to use 冰山
While 冰山 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, be careful with the tone. The first syllable 'bīng' must be pronounced with a high level tone to avoid confusion with other meanings. It often collocates with words like '浮' (float) and '融化' (melt).
冰山 or something close to it
冰块 (bīng kuài) refers to an ice cube, which is a smaller, solid piece of ice, while 冰山 (bīng shān) specifically denotes a large floating mass of ice, often with significant portions submerged.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mispronounce 冰山, particularly the first character, confusing it with other words. For example, saying 'bǐng shān' instead of 'bīng shān' alters its meaning completely.
Write 冰山
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 冰山 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Ask Jason
Have a question about 冰山?
Jason answers about this word at your level: example sentences, how it differs from similar words, and a way to remember it.
Sign in free to ask. New accounts start with 200 AI credits.
Frequently asked questions about 冰山
It is pronounced as 'bīng shān' with the first syllable in a high level tone.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 冰山?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.