森林 (sēn lín): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 森林 means “forest” or “woodland”. It is used to refer to a large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth. In Chinese culture, forests are often associated with nature, tranquility, and spiritualism. The word 森林 can be used in various contexts, such as describing a beautiful natural landscape, discussing environmental issues related to deforestation, or even in literature and poetry to evoke a sense of mystery and wonder.

Translation

Noun: forest

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
森林里有很多野生动物sēnlín lǐ yǒu hěn duō yěshēng dòngwùThere are many wild animals in the forest
我们要保护森林,不要乱扔垃圾wǒmen yào bǎohù sēnlín, bùyào luàn rēng lājīWe should protect the forest and not litter
森林里空气清新,很适合散步sēnlín lǐ kōngqì qīngxīn, hěn shìhé sànbùThe air is fresh in the forest, it’s great for taking a walk
森林火灾是很严重的问题sēnlín huǒzāi shì hěn yánzhòng de wèntíForest fires are a serious problem
他们在森林里建了一个小木屋tāmen zài sēnlín lǐ jiàn le yí ge xiǎo mùwūThey built a small wooden house in the forest
森林里的树木很高,很壮观sēnlín lǐ de shùmù hěn gāo, hěn zhuàngguānThe trees in the forest are very tall and magnificent
我们在森林里玩了一个下午wǒmen zài sēnlín lǐ wán le yí ge xiàwǔWe played in the forest for an afternoon

HSK

森林 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is not listed as one of the vocabularies to learn anymore.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 森林 with Pinyin and English Translation