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山水
shānshuǐ
Description
“山水”本来的意思是山和水，也就是自然的风景。
The original meaning of "山水" is mountains and water, that is, natural scenery.
中国画里有一种画叫“山水画”，画的就是山和河。
In Chinese painting, there is a type called "山水画", which depicts mountains and rivers.
Meanings
山水shānshuǐ
mountains and rivers; scenery, landscape
这里的山水真美。
The landscape here is really beautiful.
山水shānshuǐ
landscape painting (Chinese style)
他喜欢画山水。
He likes painting landscapes.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 山 (mountain) + 水 (water), together meaning natural scenery.
- Nuance
风景 is general scenery; 山水 stresses mountains and water, and is the classic art genre.
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