Chinese

shuǐtǔ
Meaning: natural environment and climate; water and soil
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他剛搬到南方,可能因為不服水土而生病了。
他刚搬到南方,可能因为不服水土而生病了。
He just moved to the south and might have fallen ill because he is not accustomed to the local climate.
如果不及時治理,當地的水土將會嚴重流失。
If not treated in time, local water and soil will be seriously eroded.

Usage Notes

Commonly used in the phrase '不服水土' (not accustomed to the local climate/environment).

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