自然界

zì rán jiè

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. nature
2. the natural world

Word relationships

Related words

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• 大自然 dà zì rán 大自然 dà zì rán nature (the natural world) 大自然 is a more poetic or grand way to say 'nature', while 自然界 is a more scientific term.: nature (the natural world)

Synonyms

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• 自然 zì rán 自然 zì rán nature When referring to the natural environment or phenomena, 自然 is often used, but 自然界 specifically means the natural world as a whole.: nature

Usage notes

Collocations

自然界 is often used with 保护 (protect) or 探索 (explore), e.g., 保护自然界 (protect nature).

Example Sentences

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动物是 自然界 的重要组成部分。

Animals are an important part of the natural world.

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Child Words of 自然界

• 界 界 jiè: (bound form) boundary; border
• 自 自 zì: self
• 自然 自然 zì rán: nature
• 然 然 rán: correct