盆地 (pén dì) — basin (geography); depression
Definition
A geography term for a 'basin' — a low-lying area of land surrounded by higher ground (like a big bowl). The first character 盆 alone means a basin-shaped container, which is a useful memory hook.
noun
basin (geography)depression
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 盆地。Kē xué jiā zài zhè ge pén dì fā xiàn le shí yóu.Scientists discovered oil in this basin.
- 盆地。Zhè ge pén dì de sì zhōu dōu shì gāo shān.This basin is surrounded by high mountains on all sides.
- 盆地。pén dì De dì xíng xiàng yí gè dà wǎn.The terrain of a basin is like a big bowl.
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