🇨🇳 How to say

“earth” in Chinese

地dì
Illustration of "earth" in a Chinese cultural setting
A child draws a simple map showing green land and blue water, labeling the continents with the word for earth.

Usage note

地 refers to the physical ground or soil beneath your feet, and also the planet Earth in compounds like 地球. It's a very common, neutral word used in everyday contexts.

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