gik6 dei6極地极地
Jyutpinggik6 dei6
Yalegihk deih
Definition
Polar regions; the areas surrounding the North and South Poles.
neutralnatureplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to the extreme environments of the North and South Poles. It is often used in contexts involving climate change, scientific exploration, or survival documentaries. While it functions as a noun, it carries a sense of remoteness and harsh conditions that distinguishes it from simply saying 北極 or 南極.
Examples
Scientists went to the polar regions to do research.
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Grammar guides
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