noun HSK 4
lowland · low-lying land · depression
Meaning
低地 refers to land that is at a lower elevation compared to surrounding areas. It can describe geographical features like valleys, plains, or any terrain situated below the general level of the region. This term is commonly used in geography, agriculture, and urban planning contexts.
Usage
Native speakers use 低地 primarily in formal or written contexts when discussing geography, climate, or land features. It's often contrasted with 高地 (highland). Common in weather reports about flooding risks and agricultural discussions about land use.
Examples
- 01这片低地在雨季经常被淹没。.This lowland area is often flooded during the rainy season.
- 02荷兰的大部分领土都是低地。.Most of the Netherlands' territory consists of lowlands.
Characters
Measure words
- 片一片低地
- 块一块低地
Common collocations
- 低地国家Low Countries (Netherlands, Belgium)
- 沿海低地coastal lowlands
- 低地平原low-lying plains
Antonyms
Origin
A straightforward compound of 低 (low) and 地 (land/ground), created to describe geographical features at lower elevations.