Definition
平原 (píng yuán) refers to a flat, low-lying area of land, often used for farming. It differs from 高原 (gāo yuán), which is a high-altitude plateau, and 草原 (cǎo yuán), which emphasizes grassy vegetation rather than flat terrain.
noun
plain (flat land)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 平原。Zhè piàn píng yuán shìhé zhòng xiǎomài.This plain is suitable for growing wheat.
- 平原。píng yuán shàng de héliú hěn màn.The river on the plain flows slowly.
- 平原。Fēijī fēi guò guǎngkuò de píng yuán.The plane flew over the vast plain.
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