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Chinese dictionary
n.natural barrier/obstacle/defence
这条江可谓天险。
This river can be said as a natural barrier.
此山向有天险之称。
This mountain has always been considered a natural barrier.
据说那里是天险迦南大漩涡的所在。
People say that the area called "Great vortex of Canaan" exists there.
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Word usage
- Note"天险" is different from "天堑". "天堑" emphasizes obstructing traffic; "天险" emphasizes dangerous terrain.