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Referring to green mountains with 青山 (qīngshān)
Explanation
青山 (qīngshān) means "green mountains" or "verdant hills," evoking the image of lush, tree-covered mountain landscapes. It is a poetic and literary term deeply rooted in Chinese culture, frequently appearing in classical poetry and landscape descriptions. It symbolizes natural beauty and timelessness.
Examples
远远望去，青山连绵不断，美极了。
Yuǎnyuǎn wàng qù, qīngshān liánmián bùduàn, měi jí le.
Looking from afar, the green mountains stretch on endlessly — absolutely beautiful.
我们的村子就在青山脚下，空气特别好。
Wǒmen de cūnzi jiù zài qīngshān jiǎoxià, kōngqì tèbié hǎo.
Our village is right at the foot of the green mountains, and the air is especially fresh.
雨后的青山更加翠绿，像一幅水墨画。
Yǔ hòu de qīngshān gèngjiā cuìlǜ, xiàng yī fú shuǐmòhuà.
The green mountains after the rain are even more lush and verdant, like an ink wash painting.