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    The Noun 谷 (gǔ): Valley

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    Structure

    谷 + Noun Modifier

    Explanation

    谷 (gǔ) is a Chinese noun meaning "valley." It can refer to a physical geographical valley and also appears in compound words such as 山谷 (mountain valley) and proper nouns like 硅谷 (Silicon Valley).

    Examples

    • 这个山谷里的风景美极了。

      Zhège shāngǔ lǐ de fēngjǐng měi jí le.

      The scenery in this valley is absolutely beautiful.

    • 硅谷是全球科技公司最集中的地方。

      Guīgǔ shì quánqiú kējì gōngsī zuì jízhōng de dìfāng.

      Silicon Valley is the place with the highest concentration of tech companies in the world.

    • 他们在谷中发现了一条清澈的小溪。

      Tāmen zài gǔ zhōng fāxiàn le yì tiáo qīngchè de xiǎoxī.

      They discovered a clear stream in the valley.

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