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沙漠 (noun)

desert

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a vast sea of sand, so large it looks like an ocean. That's why it's called 'sand sea' - 沙 (shā) for sand, 漠 (...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Confusing <mark>沙漠</mark> with 戈壁 (gēbì). → Use <mark>沙漠</mark> for sandy deserts and 戈壁 for gravel/rocky deserts.

Pronouncing 'sh' as 's' or 'ch'. → Pronounce 'sh' as in 'shoe'.

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