名胜 (míngshèng): scenic spot; famous place of in…

Measure Word

一处名胜 chù

Meanings

1 scenic spot; famous place of interest
2 place of historical significance

Characters

scenic; beautiful; victory

A famously beautiful place - a renowned scenic spot.

Examples

HSK 3

我们参观了当地的名胜。

Wǒmen cānguān le dāngdì de míngshèng.

We visited the local scenic spots.

HSK 4

这里是国家级风景名胜区。

Zhèlǐ shì guójiājí fēngjǐng míngshèng qū.

This is a national-level scenic area.

HSK 7-9

北京有很多名胜古迹。

Běijīng yǒu hěnduō míngshènggǔjì.

Beijing has many scenic spots and historical sites.

Tips

usage

名胜古迹 (míng shèng gǔjì) is a four-character compound meaning 'scenic spots and historical sites' - you'll see this in every Chinese tourism brochure. 风景名胜区 is the official term for a designated scenic area.

Stroke Order

名 míng

胜 shèng

Related Words

名胜古迹 míngshèng-gǔjì #51,632

scenic spots and historical sites / famous places and ancient relics / tourist landmarks of historical significance

出名 chūmíng HSK 6 #3,747

to become famous; to be well-known / famous; renowned

名义 míngyì HSK 6 #3,868

in the name of; nominal / title; pretext

知名 zhīmíng HSK 6 #5,564

well-known; famous; renowned

名誉 míngyù HSK 6 #5,964

fame; reputation; good name / honorary (title, position)

胜地 shèngdì #12,013

well-known scenic spot; famous place / resort; destination

名额 míng'é HSK 6 #12,345

quota; number of places/slots available / allotted number; headcount

名人 míngrén HSK 4 #2,344

celebrity; famous person / notable figure

名声 míngshēng HSK 7-9 #4,311

reputation / fame

地名 dìmíng HSK 6 #15,499

place name; geographical name