土地
tǔdìA piece of ground, especially considered as property.
这块土地很肥沃，适合种植庄稼。
This land is very fertile and suitable for growing crops.
In Chinese, 土地 can refer to both rural land and urban real estate.
The surface of the earth as a whole.
我们需要保护我们的土地免受污染。
We need to protect our land from pollution.
This meaning is less common in modern usage.
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💡Pro Tip
Land vs. 地
土地 is more specific than 地, which can mean 'land' or 'ground' in a more general sense.
⚡Gold Rule
Land Ownership
In Chinese, 土地 can refer to both the physical land and the legal rights associated with it.
📖Word Origin
The term 土地 is composed of 土 (tǔ, 'earth/soil') and 地 (dì, 'ground/land'). Together, they form a compound word meaning 'land' or 'territory'.
📝Usage Notes
In modern Chinese, 土地 often refers to real estate or property, especially in urban contexts. In rural areas, it may refer to farmland.