Chinese

nítǔ
Meaning: soil; mud; clay
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

泥
土

Example sentences

After the rain, the air was filled with the fragrance of the soil.
汽車陷進了泥土裡。
汽车陷进了泥土里。
The car got stuck in the mud.
他的雙手沾滿了泥土。
他的双手沾满了泥土。
His hands were stained with mud.

Usage Notes

Refers to the physical substance of the earth or ground.

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