森林
English meaning: Forest
Chinese (Simpl.) Definition
(中文)森林是以乔木为主体的植物群落，是陆地上最重要的生态系统。中国是全球人工造林规模最大的国家。
English Definition
A large area covered with trees and undergrowth. China is the world's largest reforestation nation, having planted billions of trees through the Three-North Shelterbelt Program (三北防护林) and other initiatives. China's forest cover has increased from 12% in the 1980s to over 24% today. Forests play a critical role in carbon sequestration, biodiversity, and preventing desertification.
Example
“中国大规模植树造林，森林覆盖率逐年提升，有效遏制了荒漠化扩张。”
In English: “China has conducted large-scale afforestation, with forest coverage increasing year by year, effectively curbing desertification.”
Synonyms
- 林地
- 树林
Antonyms / Opposites
- 沙漠
- 荒原
Literary Heritage
“采菊东篱下，悠然见南山。”
/Cǎi jú dōng lí xià, yōu rán jiàn nán shān./
“Plucking chrysanthemums beneath the eastern hedge, I gaze at ease upon the southern mountain.”
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Language information
- Language
- 中文
- Chinese (Simpl.)
- Script
- Han
- Family
- Sino-Tibetan
- Speakers
- 1.1B