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Expressing 'geography' with 地理 (dìlǐ)
Structure
地理 + Noun (e.g., 位置)
Explanation
地理 (dìlǐ) means "geography" and refers to the physical features and spatial characteristics of a place. It often appears as a modifier before nouns like 位置 (location) to form compound expressions such as 地理位置 (geographical location). It is used in both academic and everyday contexts when discussing location-related advantages or features.
Examples
这座城市的地理位置非常优越，靠近港口。
Zhè zuò chéngshì de dìlǐ wèizhì fēicháng yōuyuè, kàojìn gǎngkǒu.
This city has an excellent geographic location, close to the port.
我上学的时候最喜欢地理课。
Wǒ shàngxué de shíhou zuì xǐhuan dìlǐ kè.
Geography class was my favorite when I was in school.
独特的地理环境造就了这里丰富的物产。
Dútè de dìlǐ huánjìng zàojiù le zhèlǐ fēngfù de wùchǎn.
The unique geographical environment has created an abundance of local products here.