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    Using 土 (tǔ) to refer to "soil" or "earth"

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    Explanation

    土 means "soil," "earth," or "ground." It is a fundamental noun used in contexts related to agriculture, geography, and nature. It can also appear as part of compound words like 土地 (land).

    Examples

    • 春天到了,土里的种子开始发芽了。

      chūntiān dào le, tǔ lǐ de zhǒngzi kāishǐ fāyá le.

      Spring has arrived, and the seeds in the soil have started to sprout.

    • 这里的土特别肥沃,适合种菜。

      zhèlǐ de tǔ tèbié féiwò, shìhé zhòng cài.

      The soil here is particularly fertile, suitable for growing vegetables.

    • 雨后空气里有一股泥土的味道。

      yǔ hòu kōngqì lǐ yǒu yì gǔ nítǔ de wèidào.

      After the rain, there is a smell of earth in the air.

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