Meaning
土地 refers to land, earth, or territory in both literal and abstract senses. It can mean agricultural land, building ground, national territory, or simply soil. This word is fundamental in discussions about agriculture, real estate, geography, and national sovereignty.
Usage
土地 is used in both formal and informal contexts. It's extremely common in agriculture, real estate, government policy, and historical discussions. When referring to farmland specifically, it often appears in compounds like 耕地 (cultivated land). In property contexts, it contrasts with 房子 (buildings/houses).
Examples
- 01这片土地非常适合种植水稻。.This land is very suitable for growing rice.
- 02政府正在进行土地改革。.The government is carrying out land reform.
Characters
Measure words
- 块一块土地
- 片一片土地
Common collocations
- 土地改革land reform
- 土地使用权land use rights
- 一块土地a piece of land
- 肥沃的土地fertile land
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters independently mean earth or ground, making this a compound that reinforces the concept of land and soil. 土 emphasizes the material (dirt, soil), while 地 emphasizes the surface or territory.