Definition
林子 is a colloquial noun for a wooded area — smaller and less formal than 森林 (sēnlín). You can use it for any natural patch of trees, from a small grove to a forest, especially in casual speech.
n.
woodsgroveforest (colloquial)
Examples
- 林子。Zhè piàn lín zi lǐ yǒu hěn duō niǎo.There are many birds in these woods.
- 林子。Tāmen zǒu jìn lín zi shēnchù qù tànxiǎn.They went deep into the forest to explore.
- 林子。lín zi lǐ de kōngqì tèbié xīnxiān.The air in the woods is especially fresh.
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