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自然力 (zì rán lì) — natural forces (such as wind, water, earthquakes, etc.)

Definition

Refers to the physical forces of nature (wind, water, earthquakes, etc.) that act on the world independently of humans. A more scientific, formal term than the everyday 自然 ('nature').

noun
natural forces (such as wind, water, earthquakes, etc.)

Examples

  • 自然力。
    zì rán lì Duì rén lèi shēng huó de yǐng xiǎng hěn dà.
    Natural forces have a great impact on human life.
  • 自然力。
    Gǔ dài rén wú fǎ dǐ kàng qiáng dà de zì rán lì.
    Ancient people could not resist powerful natural forces.
  • 自然力。
    Zhè xiē jiàn zhù néng chéng shòu gè zhǒng zì rán lì de kǎo yàn.
    These buildings can withstand the test of various natural forces.

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