Writing
地形 (dì xíng) — how to say "terrain" in Chinese
地形
Terrain
noun
Character composition
地
earth
形
shape
Radicals / Keys
土
Earth
#32 · tǔ · 3 strokes
彡
Bristle
#59 · shān · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
山区地形
shān qū dì xíng
mountain terrain
地形图
dì xíng tú
terrain map
Examples
这个地区的地形非常适合建造城市。
The terrain of this area is very suitable for building a city.
这里地形复杂。
The terrain here is complex.
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Frequently asked questions
Terrain meaning in Chinese
"terrain" in Chinese is 地形 (dì xíng).
地形 meaning in English
地形 (dì xíng) means "Terrain".
How is 地形 pronounced?
It is pronounced dì xíng (written as di xing, dixing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "terrain" in Chinese characters?
It is written 地形: 地 has 6 strokes, 形 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 地形?
地形 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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