Definition
喜马拉雅 is the Chinese name for the Himalayan mountain range. It is a proper noun (place name) and is used in geographical contexts. Note that 喜马拉雅 is also the name of a popular Chinese audio-sharing app (喜马拉雅FM), but in this HSK 7 row it refers strictly to the mountain range.
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the Himalayas (mountain range)
Examples
- 。Xǐ mǎ lā yǎ shānmài shì shìjiè shàng zuì gāo de shānmài.The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world.
- 喜马拉雅。Xǔduō dēngshān zhě mèngxiǎng pāndēng Xǐ mǎ lā yǎ.Many climbers dream of climbing the Himalayas.
- 喜马拉雅。Xǐ mǎ lā yǎ wèiyú Zhōngguó hé Níbó'ěr zhījiān.The Himalayas are located between China and Nepal.
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