🇨🇳 How to say

“mountain” in Chinese

山shān
Illustration of "mountain" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person stands on a grassy slope, looking up at a majestic, snow-capped mountain that rises sharply into a clear blue s…

Usage note

This is one of the most common and fundamental words in Chinese, representing both large mountains and smaller hills; it's also a common radical in many other characters related to landscape.

Example

More examples coming soon.

Quick check

    Want more?

    SimpleLits Pro unlocks alternate examples, audio pronunciation, the full quiz pack, and spaced repetition.

    See Pro plans

    Also see