"maya" in Chinese (Simplified)
玛雅人玛雅语玛雅文明
Definition
“玛雅”指的是中美洲的一个古老文明，以其先进的文字、数学和建筑著称，也指该文明的后裔。它也可以指这些人说的玛雅语。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“玛雅”通常用于指文明、民族或语言时首字母大写。不要与英文的“Mayan”混淆（常作形容词）。“玛雅”也是常见女性名字。
Examples
The Maya built impressive pyramids in Central America.
**玛雅人**在中美洲建造了令人印象深刻的金字塔。
Many Maya people still live in Mexico and Guatemala.
许多**玛雅人**至今仍居住在墨西哥和危地马拉。
The Maya invented a complex calendar system.
**玛雅人**发明了一套复杂的日历系统。
I'm fascinated by Maya history and their ancient cities.
我对**玛雅**历史和古城非常着迷。
Did you know the Maya had their own form of writing?
你知道**玛雅人**有自己的书写系统吗？
Some tourists try to learn a few words in Maya before visiting.
有些游客在参观前会试着学几句**玛雅语**。