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地势
dìshì
Description
地势是指一个地方地面的高低样子，比如是山还是平地。
地势 refers to the elevation and shape of the ground in a place, such as whether it is mountainous or flat.
我们常说地势高、地势低，或者地势平。
We often say 地势 is high, low, or flat.
Meanings
地势dìshì
terrain; the physical lay and height of land
这里地势很高，天气比较冷。
The terrain here is high, so the weather is relatively cold.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
地 (ground/land) + 势 (situation/configuration), literally 'land situation'.
- Nuance
地势 stresses height and slope; 地形 covers the overall shape of terrain.
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