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地壳
dìqiào
Description
地壳是地球最外面的一层，就在我们脚下。
The 地壳 is the outermost layer of the Earth, right beneath our feet.
这个词常常在科学课或者讲地震的时候用到。
This word is often used in science class or when talking about earthquakes.
Meanings
地壳dìqiào
the earth's crust, the outermost layer of the earth
地震是地壳运动引起的。
Earthquakes are caused by movements of the Earth's crust.
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Notes
- Etymology
地 (earth) + 壳 (shell/crust), literally "earth's shell".
- Nuance
a geology term; 壳 here is read qiào, not ké.
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