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土地 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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土地
tǔdì
land
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, rank #2210, Hard
土地
tǔdì
soil
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, rank #2210, Hard
土地
tǔdì
territory
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, rank #2210, Hard
土地
tǔdì
local god
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, rank #2210, Hard
土地
tǔdì
genius loci
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, rank #2210, Hard
土地
tǔdi
land
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, rank #2210, Hard
土地
tǔdi
soil
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, rank #2210, Hard
土地
tǔdi
territory
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, rank #2210, Hard
土地
tǔdi
local god
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, rank #2210, Hard
土地
tǔdi
genius loci
HSK 5, n, 9 strokes, rank #2210, Hard
tǔdì(tu3di4)tu di
primary
T3
1land
2soil
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March 24, 2026
土地tǔdì(tu3di4)
土地 (tǔ dì) refers to land or soil and can also denote territory. It is commonly used in contexts relating to agriculture, real estate, and geography, as well as in discussions about local deities or spirits associated with a specific place.
Strokes9Frequency#2210DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, 土地 is often associated with local gods (土地公), who are believed to protect the land and bring good fortune to those who respect it. Many rural communities hold ceremonies to honor these deities, reflecting the deep connection between land and cultural identity.
Memory tip
Picture a farmer standing on his 土 (tǔ) with a big smile, proudly showing off the rich, dark soil beneath his feet. The character 土 looks like the ground, and when you add 地 (dì), it creates a sense of a space or area where things grow, making it easy to remember as 'land'.
Meanings of 土地
tǔdì(tu3di4)
primary
1land
2soil
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About 土地
土地Simplified
9Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2210Frequency Rank
片Measure Word
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
土地 (tǔdì) vs 土壤 (tǔrǎng) — use 土地 for land or territory in a broader sense, while 土壤 specifically refers to soil as a material.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 土地 with just 土 (tǔ), which means 'soil' on its own. 土地 is more formal and often used in legal or administrative contexts. Common collocations include 土地使用权 (land use rights) and 土地改革 (land reform).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 土地 connects with other vocabulary related to geography and property, such as 房地产 (real estate) and 土壤 (soil). Students should focus on its usage in both spoken and written contexts, especially in discussions about land rights or agriculture.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 土地 in informal contexts, where 土 would suffice. For example, saying '我喜欢这土地' instead of '我喜欢这土' when referring to soil in a casual setting.
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土地 (tǔ dì) refers to land or soil and can also denote territory. It is commonly used in contexts relating to agriculture, real estate, and geography, as well as in discussions about local deities or spirits associated with a specific place.
When to use 土地
Be careful not to confuse 土地 with just 土 (tǔ), which means 'soil' on its own. 土地 is more formal and often used in legal or administrative contexts. Common collocations include 土地使用权 (land use rights) and 土地改革 (land reform).
土地 or something close to it
土地 (tǔdì) vs 土壤 (tǔrǎng) — use 土地 for land or territory in a broader sense, while 土壤 specifically refers to soil as a material.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 土地 in informal contexts, where 土 would suffice. For example, saying '我喜欢这土地' instead of '我喜欢这土' when referring to soil in a casual setting.
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地
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Grammar patterns of 土地
土地 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). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
