土壤

• 拼音: tǔ rǎng
• 汉字拆解: 土 = pictograph of earth; 壤 = 土 (earth) + 襄 (assist, phonetic)

含义

Soil; earth. The upper layer of earth where plants grow, consisting of organic matter and minerals.

Used in agricultural, environmental, and scientific contexts. Metaphorically refers to the conditions or environment that allow something to develop, such as 'cultural soil' or 'soil for innovation.'

例句

1. 这片土壤富含有机质，非常适合种植蔬菜。
2. 工业污染导致周边土壤重金属严重超标。
3. 良好的教育环境是培养创新人才的土壤。

用法指南

语境: agriculture, environment, science, metaphor

语气: descriptive

正确说法

• 土壤检测报告显示这里适合种水稻。(The soil test report shows this area is suitable for growing rice.)
• 创业需要合适的土壤和氛围。(Entrepreneurship requires the right soil and atmosphere.)

错误说法

• 用'土壤'指建筑用地基土 (For foundation soil in construction, use 地基土 or 土层 — 土壤 emphasizes organic, plantable earth)

起源与历史

Compound of 土 (earth, soil) + 壤 (fertile soil). 壤 specifically denotes soft, cultivatable earth, making 土壤 emphasize arable land.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal