shā mò
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撒哈拉沙漠是世界上最大的沙漠。
Sāhālā shāmò shì shìjiè shàng zuì dà de shāmò.
The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world.
沙漠里很热，而且很干。
Shāmò lǐ hěn rè, érqiě hěn gān.
It is very hot and dry in the desert.
沙漠里有很多仙人掌。
Shāmò lǐ yǒu hěnduō xiān rén zhǎng.
There are many cactuses in the desert.
大漠 (dàmò)
vast desert
瀚海 (hànhǎi)
boundless desert
绿洲 (lǜzhōu)
oasis
海洋 (hǎiyáng)
ocean
The Chinese word 沙漠 (shāmò) for "desert" is composed of two characters: 沙 (shā), meaning "sand", and 漠 (mò), meaning "vast" or "remote". The term 沙漠 thus literally translates to "vast expanse of sand". This etymology accurately captures the essence of a desert, which is characterized by its arid, sandy terrain and its remoteness from civilization. The word 沙漠 has been used in Chinese literature and poetry for centuries to evoke the desolate and awe-inspiring beauty of these harsh environments.
