Chinese · Nature & Environment
山
shān
Mountain
Beginnernoun
Definition
A very high hill, often with steep sides.
Example
周末我们去爬山。
On the weekend we go mountain climbing.
Etymology
'山' (shān) has ancient origins, historically denoting hills and mountains, and has symbolic meanings in Chinese culture relating to stability and endurance.
How & Where It’s Used
'山' is frequently used in both spoken and written Chinese across various contexts, applicable in geography, poetry, and everyday language.