zi6 jin4 gaai3自然界
Jyutpingzi6 jin4 gaai3
Yalejih yìhn gaai
Definition
Nature; the natural world untouched by human development.
neutralnature
How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical world and its ecosystems that exist independently of human intervention. It carries a slightly formal or academic tone compared to everyday terms like 郊外 or 大自然. Use it when discussing environmental balance, biological laws, or the broader scope of the planet's wild spaces.
Examples
I really like going to the countryside to feel the atmosphere of nature.
How can humans live in harmony with nature?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
