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March 24, 2026
陆地(陸地)lùdì(lu4di4)
陆地 (lù dì) refers to dry land, especially in contrast to bodies of water like seas or oceans. It is commonly used in geographical contexts and discussions about nature, highlighting the distinction between land and water.
Strokes13Frequency#9107DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 陆地 is essential for understanding traditional agricultural practices, as much of China's history is tied to farming on dry land.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'lute' (sounds like '陆', lù) being played on solid ground ('地', dì). The lute represents a peaceful scene on dry land, where musicians gather away from the sea.
Meanings of 陆地
lùdì(lu4di4)
1dry land (as opposed to the sea)
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About 陆地
陆地Simplified
陸地Traditional
13Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#9107Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
陆地 (lùdì) vs 土地 (tǔdì) — use 陆地 for dry land in contrast to water, while 土地 refers more generally to land or soil, often in agricultural contexts.
Usage Notes
Be cautious about the context in which you use 陆地; it is more formal than simply saying 'land' (土地, tǔ dì). Common collocations include '陆地上' (on land) and '陆地面积' (land area).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 陆地 connects well with other terms related to geography and environment, such as 河流 (hé liú, river) and 海洋 (hǎi yáng, ocean). Focus on using it in sentences that compare land and water.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 陆地 with 土地; for instance, saying '我喜欢陆地' (I like land) when they mean '我喜欢土地' (I like the land that I own). Remember, 陆地 emphasizes dry land, especially in contrast to water.
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How to say dry land (as opposed to the sea) in Chinese
“dry land (as opposed to the sea)” in Chinese is陆地lùdì
陆地 (lù dì) refers to dry land, especially in contrast to bodies of water like seas or oceans. It is commonly used in geographical contexts and discussions about nature, highlighting the distinction between land and water.
When to use 陆地
Be cautious about the context in which you use 陆地; it is more formal than simply saying 'land' (土地, tǔ dì). Common collocations include '陆地上' (on land) and '陆地面积' (land area).
陆地 or something close to it
陆地 (lùdì) vs 土地 (tǔdì) — use 陆地 for dry land in contrast to water, while 土地 refers more generally to land or soil, often in agricultural contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 陆地 with 土地; for instance, saying '我喜欢陆地' (I like land) when they mean '我喜欢土地' (I like the land that I own). Remember, 陆地 emphasizes dry land, especially in contrast to water.
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Grammar Patterns of 陆地
陆地 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). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____在地平线处变成了一片浅灰。
At the horizon the land mass becomes a continuous pale neutral grey.
Example Sentences for 陆地 (10)
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陆地在地平线处变成了一片浅灰。
lù dì zài dì píng xiàn chǔ biàn chéng le yī piàn qiǎn huī。
At the horizon the land mass becomes a continuous pale neutral grey.
