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地球 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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地球
dìqiú
the earth
HSK 4, n, 17 strokes, rank #1254, Medium
dìqiú(di4qiu2)di qiu T4
1the earth
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March 24, 2026
地球dìqiú(di4qiu2)
地球 (dìqiú) refers to the planet Earth, our home and the third planet from the sun. It is commonly used in discussions about geography, environmental issues, and astronomy.
Strokes17Frequency#1254DifficultyMedium
Cultural note
The concept of 地球 is central to Chinese environmental discourse, especially given recent initiatives to combat climate change. It signifies the importance of harmonious living with nature, a key principle in Chinese philosophy.
Memory tip
Think of 地 (dì) as 'ground' and 球 (qiú) as 'ball', so together they form the image of a 'ball of ground'. Imagine a giant, round ball made of dirt and grass to remember both the meaning and the pronunciation.
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Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone of '地球' — both characters have a falling tone. Common collocations include phrases like '地球环境' (Earth environment) and '地球仪' (globe). It's more formal when discussing scientific topics, but can be used informally in everyday conversation.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 地球 connects well with vocabulary around nature and the environment, such as '环境' (environment) and '生态' (ecology). Focus on using it in sentences related to geography or current events.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the tones and say 'dìqiǔ' instead of 'dìqiú'. Also, some might incorrectly use '颗' (kē) instead of '个' (gè) as the measure word, which is incorrect for this term.
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地球 (dìqiú) refers to the planet Earth, our home and the third planet from the sun. It is commonly used in discussions about geography, environmental issues, and astronomy.
When to use 地球
Be cautious with the tone of '地球' — both characters have a falling tone. Common collocations include phrases like '地球环境' (Earth environment) and '地球仪' (globe). It's more formal when discussing scientific topics, but can be used informally in everyday conversation.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the tones and say 'dìqiǔ' instead of 'dìqiú'. Also, some might incorrectly use '颗' (kē) instead of '个' (gè) as the measure word, which is incorrect for this term.
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Grammar patterns of 地球
地球 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Type the missing word. Pinyin works; then pick the character.
相对____表面而言，这颗卫星位置固定。
The satellite remains in one spot relative to the earth's surface.
Example sentences for 地球 (10)
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相对地球表面而言，这颗卫星位置固定。
xiāngduì dìqiú biǎomiàn ér yán， zhè kē wèixīng wèizhì gùdìng。
The satellite remains in one spot relative to the earth's surface.
