dei6 lei5地理
Jyutpingdei6 lei5
Yaledeih léih
Definition
Geography; the study of natural environments and their relationship with human societies, or the landscape itself.
- geography; the academic study of natural environments and human interaction
- geographical features; the layout or terrain of a landscape
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the academic subject or the physical features of a location. When discussing the physical layout or terrain of a specific area, locals often prefer using 地形 instead of 地理 to describe the actual landscape.
Examples
He majored in geography at university and knows a lot about maps.
Do you find geography difficult to study?
Related words
Common phrases
geographical environment
geographical location
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Grammar guides
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