凭山负海 — “Backed by mountains and facing the sea”
凭山负海 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Backed by mountains and facing the sea”. Describing a location with superior geographical advantages, often implying a strategically strong or picturesque position. Literally, “Leaning on mountains and backed by the sea”.
凭山负海 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 凭山负海 mean?
凭山负海 (píng shān fù hǎi) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Backed by mountains and facing the sea”.
How do you pronounce 凭山负海?
凭山负海 is pronounced píng shān fù hǎi in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 凭山负海 literally mean?
Literally, 凭山负海 means “Leaning on mountains and backed by the sea”. It is used to mean “Backed by mountains and facing the sea”.
What is the Chinese definition of 凭山负海?
凭：依靠；负：背倚。依凭山峦，背倚大海。形容十分优越的地理条件