(xiá) — gorge

Definition

A bound morph meaning 'gorge' or 'canyon' — narrow valley between steep cliffs. Almost always paired with 谷 (→ 峡谷) to form a full word.

bound form
gorge

Examples

  • Cháng jiāng sān xiá de fēng jǐng fēi cháng zhuàng guān.
    The scenery of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River is very spectacular.
  • Zhè ge xiá gǔ hěn shēn, liǎng biān de shān hěn gāo.
    This gorge is very deep, and the mountains on both sides are very tall.
  • Zhè ge xiá gǔ hěn shēn.
    This gorge is very deep.

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