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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