No. 5,856 in Chinese
土壤
Soil; earth.
In a sentence
土壤是植物生长的重要基础。
Soil is the essential foundation for plant growth.
In this sentence, "土壤" (soil) refers to the general concept and characteristics of soil, emphasizing its fundamental role in supporting life and growth.
科学家们正在研究如何改良土壤的质量。
Scientists are studying how to improve the quality of soil.
Here, "土壤" (soil) is treated as a subject of study, highlighting its physical and chemical properties and the potential for improvement.
由于土壤污染，作物的产量下降了。
Due to soil pollution, crop yield has decreased.
In this context, "土壤" (soil) is discussed concerning its environmental state and the effect of pollution on agriculture production.
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