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March 24, 2026
平原píngyuán(ping2yuan2)
平原 (píngyuán) refers to a flat, level area of land, commonly known as a plain. It is often used in geographical contexts to describe regions that are expansive and lack significant elevation changes, making them suitable for agriculture and habitation.
Frequency#10945DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, many famous agricultural regions are situated on 平原, such as the North China Plain, which has significant historical importance for rice cultivation and population density.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'ping' (like a ping pong) bouncing smoothly across a 'yuan' (round) table. This visual can help you remember that '平' means flat or even, and '原' signifies a large area, like a plain.
Meanings of 平原
píngyuán(ping2yuan2)
1field
2plain
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About 平原
平原Simplified
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地名míngcíplace name (p.n.)Part of Speech
#10945Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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丘陵 (qiūlíng) refers to hills or rolling terrain, which is elevated compared to 平原 (píngyuán) that is flat and level.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'ping' (like a ping pong) bouncing smoothly across a 'yuan' (round) table. This visual can help you remember that '平' means flat or even, and '原' signifies a large area, like a plain.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse '平原' with similar terms like '高原' (plateau) which refers to elevated flat areas. This term is mostly used in formal contexts, particularly in geography, but can also appear in literature. Remember to use the correct measure word '个' when referring to a plain.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 平原 connects with other terms related to geography and nature, such as '山' (mountain) and '河流' (river). Focus on using it in descriptive sentences as you enhance your vocabulary around landscapes.
Cultural Note
In China, many famous agricultural regions are situated on 平原, such as the North China Plain, which has significant historical importance for rice cultivation and population density.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 平原 with 农田 (farmland), but remember that 平原 refers to the flat land itself, rather than the cultivated crops. For example, saying '我在平原种田' (I plant fields on the plain) can be misleading; instead, clarify that you are farming on the 平原.
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Grammar Patterns of 平原
平原 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
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它的确能让你恪守某些公____则。
It does hold you to certain standards of fairness.
Example Sentences for 平原 (5)
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1
它的确能让你恪守某些公平原则。
tā de què néng ràng nǐ kè shǒu mǒu xiē gōng píng yuán zé。
It does hold you to certain standards of fairness.
2
一群大象缓慢而笨拙地穿过平原，朝水潭走去。
yī qún dà xiàng huǎn màn ér bèn zhuō dì chuān guò píng yuán， ， zhāo shuǐ tán zǒu。
A herd of elephants lolloped across the plains towards a watering hole.
lù shàng qīn shí cháng yí píng chéng zhǔn píng yuán.
Subaerial erosion occurs often with reduction to a peneplain.
5
隆起在沼泽上的一系列又长又矮的山脊,是平原上唯一可以栖住的地方.
lóng qǐ zài zhǎo zé shàng de yī xì liè yòu cháng yòu ǎi de shān jǐ, , shì píng yuán shàng wéi yī kě yǐ qī zhù de dì.
Long low ridges which rise above the marsh form the only inhabitable areas on the plain.
Cultural Notes for 平原
🏮Cultural insight
In China, many famous agricultural regions are situated on 平原, such as the North China Plain, which has significant historical importance for rice cultivation and population density.
Frequently Asked Questions about 平原
The correct pronunciation is 'píngyuán', with the first syllable having a rising tone and the second syllable a rising tone.
Yes, 平原 can describe any flat land, but it is most commonly used for large, expansive areas rather than small plots.
While it is primarily used in geography, you might also encounter it in literature or discussions about nature.
