土
soil; land; local; native
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesnoun
soil; earth; dirt
Refers to the natural material on the Earth's surface in which plants grow.
The loess soil in this area is very fertile.
The children are playing with dirt in the yard.
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The dirt slope on the mountain is very steep.
The smell of wet earth after rain is very fresh.
He built a small castle with dirt.
noun
land; territory
Refers to the ground or area of land, especially in a political or geographical sense.
We love this land.
This is our country's territory.
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Farmers cultivate crops on the land.
This land is very suitable for growing rice.
The country protects its territorial integrity.
adjective
local; native; regional
Describes something that belongs to or is characteristic of a particular place or region.
This is our local specialty.
I can't understand the local dialect he's speaking.
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This area has many local customs.
This restaurant serves authentic local dishes.
These local methods are very effective.
adjective
folk; indigenous; non-modern
Refers to something traditional, folk, or not modern, often contrasted with foreign or Western (洋 yáng).
This folk method can treat minor illnesses.
There are many local experts in the village.
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We should combine traditional and modern methods to develop agriculture.
This is a book about folk indigenous art.
Sometimes traditional methods are more practical than foreign ones.
adjective
old-fashioned; unsophisticated; rustic
informalDescribes someone or something that is old-fashioned, unsophisticated, or not up-to-date with current trends.
His clothing style is a bit old-fashioned.
Don't be so old-fashioned; keep up with the times.
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This idea is too outdated; no one will accept it.
She thinks rural life is very unsophisticated.
Although he looks unsophisticated, he is very wise.
noun
opium (raw, unprocessed)
technicalRefers to raw, unprocessed opium, a narcotic drug.
The police seized a batch of raw opium.
In history, opium was called 'yan tu' (raw opium).
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Raw opium is extremely harmful to the human body.
There used to be raw opium trade in this area.
Raw opium is a type of drug.
noun
a surname
nameRefers to the Chinese surname Tu.
His surname is Tu, and his given name is Qiang.
Mr. Tu is our new teacher.
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The surname Tu is not very common in China.
I have a friend whose surname is Tu.
Teacher Tu is from Beijing.