崂 (láo) - Mount Lao — refers to Mount Lao (Laoshan),

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Mount Lao — refers to Mount Lao (Laoshan), a famous mountain in Shandong province, China, known for its Taoist associations and scenic beauty.

Mount Lao — refers to Mount Lao (Laoshan),

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Mount LaoLaoshan DistrictLaoshan green teaLaoshan mineral waterLaoshan TaoismLaoshan scenery

Synonyms

  • 崂山— Mount Lao (the mountain itself)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We visited Mount Lao (崂山) during our trip to Qingdao.
  • Laoshan green tea (崂山绿茶) is famous throughout China.
  • The Laoshan Taoist temple (崂山道观) has a long history.
  • Laoshan mineral water (崂山矿泉水) is a popular brand.

Collocations

  • Mount Lao(崂山)
  • Laoshan District(崂山区)
  • Laoshan green tea(崂山绿茶)
  • Laoshan mineral water(崂山矿泉水)
  • Laoshan Taoism(崂山道教)
  • Laoshan scenery(崂山风景)

Idioms

  • Though Mount Tai is high, it does not reject the soil; though the rivers and seas are large, they do not reject the small streams(泰山不让土壤，故能成其大；河海不择细流，故能就其深)
  • The unique scenery of Laoshan(崂山独秀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Mount Lao is one of the birthplaces of Chinese Taoism and has been a site for Taoist practice since the Warring States period.
  • It is known as the 'No. 1 Famous Mountain on the Sea' in China, famous for its unique combination of mountain and sea scenery.
  • Laoshan is associated with legends of immortals and is mentioned in classical texts like 'Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio'.

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