地球

• Pinyin: dì qiú
• Hanzi breakdown: 地 (dì) — earth, ground; 球 (qiú) — ball, sphere

Meaning

Earth; the globe. The planet on which humans live.

Used in scientific, environmental, and everyday contexts. Commonly appears in discussions about geography, environment, and space.

Examples

1. 地球是我们共同的家。 The Earth is our shared home.
2. 我们应该保护地球的环境。 We should protect the Earth's environment.
3. 地球上有很多不同的动物和植物。 There are many different animals and plants on Earth.

Usage Guide

Context: science, environment, geography

Tone: informative

Do Say

• 地球绕着太阳转。(The Earth revolves around the sun.)
• 保护地球是每个人的责任。(Protecting the Earth is everyone's responsibility.)

Don't Say

• 不要用'地球'来指'土地'或'地面' — 地球 means the planet Earth, not 'land' or 'ground.' Use 土地 or 地面 for those meanings.

Origin & History

Compound of 地 (earth, ground) and 球 (ball, sphere). Literally 'earth ball' — a modern term coined to describe the planet as a sphere.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal