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泥土
nítǔ
Description
泥土就是地上湿湿的土，下雨以后常常会看到很多泥土。
"泥土" is the wet soil on the ground; after rain, you often see a lot of "泥土".
农民在泥土里种菜和花。
Farmers plant vegetables and flowers in the "泥土".
Meanings
泥土nítǔ
soil; earth; mud
他的鞋上有很多泥土。
There is a lot of mud on his shoes.
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Notes
- Etymology
泥 (mud) + 土 (earth/soil), combining two related words for ground material.
- Nuance
泥土 stresses damp, natural earth; 土 alone is more general 'soil' or 'dirt'.
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