Definition
地质 (dì zhì) means 'geology' — the study of the Earth's physical structure, rocks, and history. Its near-synonym 地理 (dì lǐ) means 'geography', which focuses on the Earth's surface features, climate, and human activity. Use 地质 when talking about underground conditions or earth science; use 地理 for maps, regions, and environments.
noun
geology
Easily confused
- 地址dì zhǐsound-alikeaddress
- 抵制dǐ zhìsound-aliketo boycott (deliberately refuse to buy, use, or participate in)
Examples
- 地质地质。Yǐjīng yánjiū dì zhì èrshí nián le.He has been studying geology for twenty years.
- 地质。Zhèlǐ de dì zhì tiáojiàn shìhé jiàn dìtiě.The geological conditions here are suitable for building a subway.
- 地质。Wǒ bìyè hòu zài yì jiā dì zhì gōngsī gōngzuò.After graduation, I work at a geology company.
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