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    Using 山峰 (shānfēng) to express "mountain peak"

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    Structure

    Adjective + 的 + 山峰

    Explanation

    The noun 山峰 (shānfēng) means "mountain peak" or "summit" and refers to the pointed top of a mountain. It combines 山 (mountain) with 峰 (peak/summit). It is used in geographic descriptions, such as 最高的山峰 (the highest mountain peak) or 地球上的山峰 (mountain peaks on Earth).

    Examples

    • 珠穆朗玛峰是世界上最高的山峰。

      Zhūmùlǎngmǎ Fēng shì shìjiè shàng zuìgāo de shānfēng.

      Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.

    • 远处的山峰被白雪覆盖，非常壮观。

      yuǎnchù de shānfēng bèi báixuě fùgài, fēicháng zhuàngguān.

      The distant mountain peaks are covered with white snow; it's very spectacular.

    • 登山队计划下个月攀登那座山峰。

      Dēngshān duì jìhuà xià gè yuè pāndēng nà zuò shānfēng.

      The mountaineering team plans to climb that peak next month.

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