valley
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- 1 valley、ravine、gorge
This word refers to a low natural area between mountains or hills, usually translated as “valley.”
valley、ravine、gorge
A low area running between higher land such as hills or mountains, used for natural landscapes and geography.
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หมู่บ้านอยู่ในหุบเขา mùu bâan yùu nay hùp khǎw The village is in a valley. หมู่บ้านอยู่ในหุบเขา details
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เราขับรถผ่านหุบเขา raw khàp rót phàan hùp khǎw We drove through the valley. เราขับรถผ่านหุบเขา details
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มีแม่น้ำไหลผ่านหุบเขา mii mɛ̂ɛnáam lǎy phàan hùp khǎw A river runs through the valley. มีแม่น้ำไหลผ่านหุบเขา details
Learning notes
Explanation
หุบเขา can be understood as a “mountain hollow,” with เขา meaning “mountain.” It is a normal word, not especially formal, and is used for natural landforms. The classifier แห่ง may be used when counting or specifying valleys.
Usage
It is common in travel, geography, nature descriptions, and sightseeing contexts, such as describing a village in a valley, a road passing through a valley, or a river running through one.
Caution
Do not use it for figurative “valleys,” such as the space between city buildings or body-related expressions. It normally refers to a natural landform connected with hills or mountains.
Differences from similar words
1 valley synonyms
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หุบเหว suggests a deep, steep, and potentially dangerous ravine or chasm. หุบเขา is the more general word for a valley and does not necessarily imply danger or cliffs.
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แอ่ง refers more broadly to a basin or depressed area where things may collect. หุบเขา specifically means a valley between hills or mountains.