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戈壁

Gobi

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

ge1bi4 • gēbì

Meaning

Primary

Gobi

Alternatives

the Gobi, Gobi Desert

Mnemonic

Legend has it that the edges of the 戈壁 Gobi Desert are marked with 壁 walls of 戈 halberds sticking out of the sand.

Usage

戈壁 沙漠 很 干燥。

The Gobi Desert is very dry.

戈壁 地区 没有 太多 植物。

There aren't many plants in the Gobi region.

戈壁 是 一 个 大 沙漠。

The Gobi is a large desert.