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    Referring to West Lake with 西湖 (Xīhú)

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    西湖 (Xīhú) is a proper noun meaning "West Lake," a famous scenic lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. It is closely associated with Longjing (Dragon Well) tea and frequently appears in discussions of Chinese geography, tourism, and tea culture.

    Examples

    • 西湖边上的龙井村是个喝茶的好地方。

      Xī Hú biānshang de Lóngjǐng Cūn shì gè hē chá de hǎo dìfāng.

      Longjing Village by West Lake is a great place to drink tea.

    • 我们在西湖旁边散步，风景特别漂亮。

      Wǒmen zài Xī Hú pángbiān sànbù, fēngjǐng tèbié piàoliang.

      We took a walk by West Lake, and the scenery was especially beautiful.

    • 每年春天很多游客去西湖附近买新茶。

      Měi nián chūntiān hěn duō yóukè qù Xī Hú fùjìn mǎi xīn chá.

      Every spring, many tourists go near West Lake to buy fresh tea.

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