green hills and clear water—picturesque (/lovely)scenery;beautiful landscape ❍ 朝鲜，这个山清水秀的国家，这个优秀的热情民族。(巴金《英雄的故事》65) Korea is a country of beautiful landscapes,inhabited by a fine and warm-hearted people. ❍ 一日正行之间，贪看～，不觉天色已晚。(《水浒全传》62) As he was walking along one afternoon he became so absorbed in the beauty of the hills and streams that he failed to notice the lateness of the hour.