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地球
dì qiú
Earth
地球是人类的家园。
The Earth is humanity's home.
formal
The planet on which we live; the world.
地球围绕太阳公转。
The Earth revolves around the sun.
保护地球环境刻不容缓。
Protecting the Earth's environment is urgent.
Often used in scientific, environmental, or general contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Memory Tip
Think of '地球' as '地 (ground) + 球 (ball)' = 'the ground ball' metaphorically representing our planet as a spherical body.
Gold Rule
Usage Rule
Use '地球' in scientific, environmental, or general contexts. For poetic or metaphorical language, consider '世界' or '蓝色星球'.
Word Origin
Composed of '地' (earth, ground) and '球' (ball, sphere), referring to the spherical shape of the planet Earth.
Usage Notes
In Chinese, '地球' is the most common term for Earth in formal and general contexts. Avoid using it in poetic or literary contexts where '世界' (world) or '蓝色星球' (blue planet) might be preferred.
Word Breakdown
地
earth, ground
root球
ball, sphere
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