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    Expressing 'scenery' with 景色 (jǐngsè)

    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Adjective + 的 + 景色

    Explanation

    The noun 景色 (jǐngsè) means 'scenery' or 'landscape,' referring to the visual appearance of a natural or urban environment. It is often modified by adjectives like 美丽 (beautiful) or 壮观 (spectacular) and appears frequently in descriptions of travel and nature.

    Examples

    • 山顶上的景色让人忍不住拍照。

      shāndǐng shàng de jǐngsè ràng rén rěnbuzhù pāizhào.

      The scenery at the mountaintop makes you can't help but take photos.

    • 这里的景色跟十年前完全不一样了。

      Zhèlǐ de jǐngsè gēn shí nián qián wánquán bù yíyàng le.

      The scenery here is completely different from ten years ago.

    • 沿途的景色美得像一幅画。

      Yántú de jǐngsè měi de xiàng yì fú huà.

      The scenery along the way is as beautiful as a painting.

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