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🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

喜马拉雅山脉

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Xǐmǎlāyǎ shānmài

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Himalayas/ˌhɪm.əˈleɪ.əz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"喜马拉雅山脉是世界上最高的山脉之一。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A major mountain range in Asia, separating the plains of the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.

    "The Himalayas are home to some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest."
  2. 2

    The region surrounding this mountain range, often associated with unique biodiversity and cultural heritage.

    "The Himalayas attract trekkers and adventurers from around the globe."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'himālaya', a compound of 'hima' (snow) and 'ālaya' (abode), literally meaning 'abode of snow'. The term has been used since ancient times in classical Indian texts to designate the massive mountain range separating the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau.

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