zyu1 muk6 long5 maa5 fung1珠穆朗瑪峰珠穆朗玛峰
Jyutpingzyu1 muk6 long5 maa5 fung1
Yalejyū muhk lóhng máh fūng
Definition
Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth, located in the Himalayas.
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How it's used
Locals often use the English name Everest when speaking casually, as the full Tibetan name is quite long and formal. While the Tibetan name is widely recognized in education and media, it is rarely used in quick, everyday conversation unless discussing geography or mountaineering specifically.
Measure word
zo2座jóExamples
Do you know how high Mount Everest is?
Many mountaineers want to challenge Mount Everest.
Related words
Common phrases
challenge Mount Everest
climb Mount Everest
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Grammar guides
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