Qomolangma

/ ˈtʃəʊməʊˌlɑːŋmə /

noun

1. a Chinese name for (Mount) Everest

Example Sentences

For the Sherpas, Everest is Qomolangma or goddess mother of the world, and is revered by their community.

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“They should not be dirtying the mountain. It is our biggest god and they should not be dirtying the gods,” he said “Qomolangma is the biggest god for the Sherpas but people smoke and eat meat and throw them on the mountain.”

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During the joint briefing on Tuesday, China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, referred to the mountain as “Qomolangma,” its Tibetan name.

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China has conducted six major surveys of the mountain, known in China as Qomolangma, since the establishment of the People’s Republic in 1949.

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China has conducted six major surveys of the mountain, known in China as Qomolangma, since the establishment of the People’s Republic in 1949.

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