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物理世界
wùlǐ shìjiè
physical world
科学家研究的是物理世界的基本规律。
Scientists study the fundamental laws of the physical world.
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The tangible, material universe governed by physical laws as opposed to abstract or spiritual realms.
在物理世界中，能量和动量是守恒的。
In the physical world, energy and momentum are conserved.
虚拟现实技术试图模拟物理世界的体验。
Virtual reality technology attempts to simulate experiences of the physical world.
Often contrasted with '精神世界' (spiritual world) or '虚拟世界' (virtual world).
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Distinguishing 物理世界 vs 精神世界
物理世界 refers to the material, measurable universe governed by physics, while 精神世界 refers to the mind, consciousness, or abstract thought. Think of 物理世界 as 'what you can touch or measure' and 精神世界 as 'what you feel or imagine'.
Word Origin
Combines '物理' (wùlǐ, 'physics') and '世界' (shìjiè, 'world'). '物理' derives from Classical Chinese '物理' meaning 'principles of things,' while '世界' comes from Sanskrit 'lokadhātu' via Buddhist texts.
Usage Notes
Common in scientific, philosophical, and technological contexts to distinguish the observable, material universe from abstract or digital realms.
Word Breakdown
物理
physics; material principles
root世界
world
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