塬 (yuán) - Loess plateau — a type of elevated, flat-topped

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塬 · yuán

Loess plateau — a type of elevated, flat-topped landform formed from wind-blown loess soil, particularly common in northwest China.

Loess plateau — a type of elevated, flat-topped

Usage highlights

Loess plateauPlateau terrainPlateau surfacePlateau edgePlateau gullyPlateau region

Synonyms

  • 原— plain, plateau (broader term)
  • 高原— plateau, highland

Antonyms

  • 谷— valley
  • 沟— ditch, gully

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Loess Plateau (黄土塬) is a major geographical feature.
  • He comes from the Shaanbei plateau (陕北塬).
  • The plateau terrain is arid (塬上干旱).
  • They farmed on the high plateau (在塬上耕种).

Collocations

  • Loess plateau(黄土塬)
  • Plateau terrain(塬地)
  • Plateau surface(塬面)
  • Plateau edge(塬边)
  • Plateau gully(塬沟)
  • Plateau region(塬区)

Idioms

  • The vast loess plateau(黄土大塬)
  • Plateaus and gullies(塬壑纵横)
  • Standing tall on the plateau(屹立塬上)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Refers specifically to the flat-topped loess landforms in China's northwest, particularly in Shaanxi and Gansu provinces.
  • Represents the unique geological and agricultural landscape of the Yellow River basin's loess regions.
  • Evokes imagery of the rugged, ancient landscape that has shaped local culture and livelihoods for millennia.

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