Definition
地形 (dì xíng) is the most general term for the physical shape and features of the land (terrain, topography). 地势 (dì shì) emphasizes slope and elevation (high/low ground), while 形势 (xíng shì) in this sense refers to the strategic lay of the land, often in military or planning contexts.
noun
terraintopographylandform
Examples
- 地形。Zhè zhǒng dì xíng hěn shìhé páshān.This kind of terrain is very suitable for mountain climbing.
- 地形。Zhè zhāng dìtú xiǎnshì le dāngdì de dì xíng.This map shows the local terrain.
- 地形。Gōngchéngshī xūyào liǎojiě zhèlǐ de dì xíng cáinéng jiàn qiáo.Engineers need to understand the terrain here to build a bridge.
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