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地质学
dìzhìxué
Description
地质学是研究地球的科学，比如研究石头、山和地下的东西。
Geology is the science that studies the Earth, such as rocks, mountains, and things underground.
很多大学都有地质学这个专业。
Many universities offer geology as a major.
Meanings
地质学dìzhìxué
geology; the study of the earth's rocks and structure
他在大学学地质学。
He studies geology at university.
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Notes
- Etymology
地 (earth) + 质 (matter/quality) + 学 (study of), literally "study of earth's matter".
- Nuance
地质学 focuses on rocks and earth structure, while 地理 (geography) covers places and maps.
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