岭
mountain ridge; mountain range; five ridges
Meanings
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mountain ridge; mountain with passable path on top
Refers to mountains with paths or roads on their summits that allow passage.
There is a ridge in the distance; we need to cross over it.
A new road was built on that ridge, making it convenient for villagers to travel.
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They walked slowly along the path on the ridge.
This ridge isn't high, but the view from the top is wide open.
After crossing mountains and ridges, we finally reached our destination.
noun
mountain range; large mountain chain
Refers to large, extensive mountain systems or chains.
The Nanling Mountains are an important mountain range in southern China.
The Qinling Mountains separate southern and northern China.
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The Greater Khingan Range has abundant forest resources.
We plan to explore the Hengduan Mountains.
This mountain range stretches for thousands of kilometers.
noun
specifically refers to the Five Ridges (Wuling)
literarySpecifically refers to the Five Ridges (Wuling) - a historical geographical term for five mountain ranges in southern China.
The Lingnan region has a warm and humid climate.
The Five Ridges were an important geographical boundary in ancient China.
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Dayu Ridge is one of the Five Ridges, located in southern Jiangxi Province.
Lingnan culture has unique historical origins.
Ancient merchants often crossed the Five Ridges for trade activities.
noun
surname Ling
Used as a Chinese family name.
His surname is Ling; he's our class's new classmate.
Mr. Ling is a famous historian.
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Excuse me, are you Ms. Ling?
The surname Ling is not very common in China.
The Ling family has a long historical tradition.