dei6 zat1地質地质
Jyutpingdei6 zat1
Yaledeih jāt
Definition
Geology, or geological features that help explain the Earth's history and structure.
neutralnature
How it's used
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, or formal contexts rather than casual conversation. It functions as a technical noun to describe the composition and history of rock formations. When discussing the physical landscape in a more everyday sense, people usually prefer to use terms like 地貌 or 山勢.
Examples
The geological structure here is very unique.
Have you ever visited the Hong Kong Geopark?
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Grammar guides
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