The word "胜地" is a compound noun formed by combining the character "胜," meaning "beautiful," "scenic," or "superb," with the character "地," meaning "place" or "land." It follows a common Chinese word formation pattern where a descriptive or attributive element ("胜") modifies a core, categorical element ("地"). Thus, the literal construction is "beautiful/scenic place," which semantically extends to mean a famous scenic spot, a renowned resort, or a place of exceptional attraction.