南极

nánjí
South Pole

南极是地球上最寒冷的地方。

The South Pole is the coldest place on Earth.


general

The southernmost point of the Earth, located in Antarctica, characterized by extreme cold and ice.

科学家在南极进行了重要的气候研究。

Scientists conducted important climate research at the South Pole.

The South Pole is also a region of scientific interest due to its unique environment.

Collocations

南极洲Antarctica南极科考South Pole scientific expedition

Related Phrases

南极科考phrase
South Pole scientific expedition

Pro Tip

Geographic Context

'南极' refers to the South Pole, while '南极洲' refers to the continent of Antarctica.

Word Origin

Derived from the Chinese characters '南' (south) and '极' (pole), referring to the southernmost point on Earth.

Usage Notes

In Chinese, '南极' specifically refers to the geographic South Pole, while '南极洲' refers to the continent of Antarctica.

Word Breakdown

south
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pole
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