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    Expressing the noun 'scenery' with 景 (jǐng)

    Description & Modification
    Location & Position

    Structure

    Modifier + 景

    Explanation

    The noun 景 (jǐng) refers to scenery, a view, or a scene. It is often used in compound words to describe landscapes or sights, such as 盛景 (grand scenery) or 风景 (landscape). It can also refer to a situation or circumstances in more abstract usage.

    Examples

    • 这里的风景美得像一幅画。

      zhè lǐ de fēng jǐng měi de xiàng yì fú huà.

      The scenery here is as beautiful as a painting.

    • 秋天的山上,到处都是迷人的景色。

      qiū tiān de shān shàng, dào chù dōu shì mí rén de jǐng sè.

      On the autumn mountains, there are enchanting views everywhere.

    • 站在山顶,眼前的盛景让人说不出话来。

      zhàn zài shān dǐng, yǎn qián de shèng jǐng ràng rén shuō bù chū huà lái.

      Standing on the mountaintop, the magnificent view before my eyes left me speechless.

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