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    Expressing "basin" with 盆地 (péndì)

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    Structure

    Noun + 盆地 / 盆地 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    盆地 (péndì) is a noun meaning "basin," referring to a low-lying area of land surrounded by higher ground, such as mountains or hills. It is a geographical term commonly encountered in discussions about landforms, geography, and natural environments. Famous examples include the 四川盆地 (Sichuan Basin).

    Examples

    • 四川盆地的气候温暖湿润。

      Sìchuān péndì de qìhòu wēnnuǎn shīrùn.

      The climate of the Sichuan Basin is warm and humid.

    • 这片盆地四周都被高山环绕。

      Zhè piàn péndì sìzhōu dōu bèi gāoshān huánrào.

      This basin is surrounded by high mountains on all sides.

    • 塔里木盆地是中国最大的内陆盆地。

      Tǎlǐmù Péndì shì Zhōngguó zuì dà de nèilù péndì.

      The Tarim Basin is the largest inland basin in China.

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