Definition
高原 (gāo yuán) refers to a 'plateau' — a large, flat landform that is high above sea level, typically over 1000m. It contrasts with 平原 (píng yuán), which is a 'plain' — a low, flat area of land. The key difference is elevation: high vs low.
noun
plateau
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Examples
- 高原高原。Qīng Zàng gāo yuán shì shìjiè shàng hǎibá zuì gāo de gāo yuán.The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the highest plateau in the world.
- 高原。Zhè piàn gāo yuán shàng yǒu yí gè měilì de húpō.There is a beautiful lake on this plateau.
- 高原。Hěnduō rén qù gāo yuán lǚyóu shì wèile kàn xuěshān.Many people travel to the plateau to see snow mountains.
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