Definition
领域 is the most common general noun for a field, domain, or area (of study, activity, or expertise). Unlike the suffix 界 (attached to nouns to form 'world/sphere of', like 科技界), 领域 is a standalone noun. 范畴 is a more formal, technical term for a category (especially in philosophy or science).
noun
fielddomainarea (of study, activity, or expertise)
Examples
- 领域。Tā zài zhège lǐng yù zuò chū le hěn dà gòngxiàn.He made great contributions in this field.
- 领域。Wǒ duì jīngjì lǐng yù bú tài liǎojiě.I don't know much about the economic field.
- 领域。Zhè shì yìshù lǐng yù de yí cì gémìng.This is a revolution in the art field.
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