noun / bound morpheme HSK 5
domain · territory · field · realm
Meaning
域 refers to a bounded area, domain, or field, either physical (like territory) or abstract (like a field of study or sphere of activity). It's rarely used alone in modern Chinese and typically appears in compound words to denote specific domains or areas of activity.
Usage
This character is primarily used as a bound morpheme in compounds rather than as a standalone word. Common in formal, academic, and technical contexts. Frequently appears in terms related to geography, internet technology, and specialized fields of knowledge.
Examples
- 01这个问题涉及多个领域。.This problem involves multiple fields.
- 02你需要注册一个域名来建立网站。.You need to register a domain name to establish a website.
Measure words
- 个一个区域
Common collocations
- 领域field, domain
- 区域region, area
- 域名domain name
- 地域region, territory
Origin
The character combines 土 (earth, land) with 或 (phonetic component), originally meaning a bounded piece of territory or land. The semantic component 土 emphasizes the connection to physical space or area.