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地震

dìzhèn

Description

地震是地面突然摇动的自然现象,有时会让房子倒下来。

An "地震" is a natural phenomenon where the ground suddenly shakes, sometimes causing houses to collapse.

很多人都很怕地震,所以要学习怎么保护自己。

Many people are afraid of "地震", so it is important to learn how to protect yourself.

Meanings

地震dìzhèn

earthquake

昨天晚上发生了一次小地震。

There was a small earthquake last night.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    地 (earth) + 震 (to shake), literally "earth-shaking."

  • Nuance

    Common measure word is 次 or 场 (一次地震).

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