height above sea level; elevation
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height above mean sea level; altitude; elevation
formalA standard measurement for geographical elevation. Often used in geography, meteorology, aviation, and travel contexts.
Qīng青
Zàng藏
gāo高
yuán原
de的
píng平
jūn均
hǎi海
bá拔
zài在
sì4
qiān0
mǐ0
yǐ0
shàng米
以
上
。
The average elevation of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is over 4,000 meters.
Zhè这
zuò座
shān山
de的
hǎi海
bá拔
shì是
bā8
qiān8
bā4
bǎi8
sì米
。
This mountain's altitude is 8,848 meters.
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Gāo高
hǎi海
bá拔
dì地
qū区
kōng空
qì气
bǐ比
jiào较
xī稀
bó薄
。
The air is thinner in high-altitude areas.
Cè测
liáng量
shān山
fēng峰
de的
hǎi海
bá拔
xū需
yào要
jīng精
mì密
yí仪
qì器
。
Measuring the elevation of a mountain peak requires precise instruments.