dei6 jing4地形
Jyutpingdei6 jing4
Yaledeih yìhng
Definition
Terrain; the topography or physical features of a land surface.
neutralnatureplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical features of a land surface, such as slopes, valleys, or plains. It is a formal, descriptive term often found in geography, military strategy, or urban planning contexts rather than casual conversation. When describing a general area or landscape in everyday speech, people often prefer using words like 環境 or 地方.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
The terrain here is very complex and hard to walk on.
Related words
Common phrases
complex terrain
precarious or strategic terrain
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Grammar guides
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