墚 (liáng) - A type of loess ridge landform found on

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墚 · liáng

A type of loess ridge landform found on the Loess Plateau in China, characterized by long, narrow ridges formed by erosion.

A type of loess ridge landform found on

Usage highlights

Loess ridgeMountain ridgeRidge topRidge landformRidge and gullyRidge terrain

Synonyms

  • 岭— mountain ridge
  • 山脊— mountain ridge

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The loess ridge (黄土墚) is a distinctive landform.
  • We hiked along the narrow ridge (山墚).
  • This area has many ridge-and-gully systems (墚峁地形).
  • The village is located on top of a ridge (墚上).

Collocations

  • Loess ridge(黄土墚)
  • Mountain ridge(山墚)
  • Ridge top(墚顶)
  • Ridge landform(墚地貌)
  • Ridge and gully(墚沟)
  • Ridge terrain(墚地)

Idioms

  • Ridges and hillocks(墚峁起伏)
  • Between ridges and gullies(墚沟之间)
  • Loess ridge landscape(黄土墚景观)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 墚 refers specifically to the long, narrow ridges found in the Loess Plateau region of northern China.
  • This character is primarily used in geographical and geological contexts to describe this particular landform.
  • The Loess Plateau where these formations occur is considered the cradle of Chinese civilization.
  • These ridge formations have influenced settlement patterns and agriculture in the region for millennia.

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