Plateau in Chinese
plateau · HSK 6
高原
- 高 high
- 原 original
Counted with 个: 一个高原
高原上空气比较稀薄。 The air is thinner on the plateau.
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How do you say plateau in Chinese?
Plateau in Chinese is 高原 (gāo yuán).
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