Chinese

tǔrǎng
Meaning: soil; earth
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

土
壤

Example sentences

The soil of this land is very fertile, suitable for growing various crops.
這裡的土壤性質適合種植茶葉。
这里的土壤性质适合种植茶叶。
The nature of the soil here is suitable for growing tea.
過度使用化肥會污染土壤。
过度使用化肥会污染土壤。
Excessive use of chemical fertilizer will pollute the soil.
科學家們正在採集土壤樣本。
科学家们正在采集土壤样本。
Scientists are collecting soil samples.
科學家正在分析這些土壤樣本。
科学家正在分析这些土壤样本。
Scientists are analyzing these soil samples.
雨水慢慢滲入土壤。
雨水慢慢渗入土壤。
Rainwater slowly seeped into the soil.

Usage Notes

Refers to the top layer of the earth's surface where plants grow. Can also be used figuratively to mean the environment for something to develop.

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