water and soil; natural environment and climate
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
water and soil; surface water and earth
Refers to the natural resources of land and water, often in the context of conservation, erosion, or agriculture.
Zhè这
lǐ里
de的
shuǐ水
tǔ土
liú流
shī失
hěn很
yán严
zhòng重
。
The water and soil erosion here is very severe.
Sēn森
lín林
néng能
bǎo保
chí持
shuǐ水
tǔ土
，
fáng防
zhǐ止
zì自
rán然
zāi灾
hài害
。
Forests can conserve water and soil, preventing natural disasters.
noun
natural environment and climate; local conditions
Often used in the phrase '水土不服' to describe physical discomfort caused by unfamiliar climate, environment, or local water and soil conditions.
Tā他
gāng刚
dào到
nán南
fāng方
shí时
yǒu有
xiē些
shuǐ水
tǔ土
bù不
fú服
。
When he first arrived in the south, he was somewhat unaccustomed to the local climate.
Bù不
tóng同
dì地
qū区
de的
shuǐ水
tǔ土
tiáo条
jiàn件
gè各
yì异
。
The natural conditions vary in different regions.