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English meaning

  • dirt noun Soil, earth, or any unclean substance on a surface.
  • ground noun The solid surface of the earth.
  • position noun A place or location where something or someone is.
  • site noun The particular place where something is, was, or will be located.
  • soil noun The loose top layer of earth in which plants grow, made up of minerals, organic matter, and nutrients.

Senses

地 is used for these senses in English:

  • dirt (chiefly, US) Soil or earth.
  • ground The surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
  • position A status or rank.
  • site A place fitted or chosen for any certain permanent use or occupation
  • soil (uncountable) The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediate surface of the earth that serves as a natural medium for the growth of land plants.

dirt — full definition

  1. noun Soil, earth, or any unclean substance on a surface.
  2. noun (informal) Embarrassing or damaging information about someone.

ground — full definition

  1. noun The solid surface of the earth.
  2. noun A reason or basis for a belief, decision, or action.
  3. noun An area of land used for a particular purpose, such as sport or school premises.
  4. verb To forbid a child or teenager from going out as a punishment.
  5. verb To connect an electrical device safely to the earth.

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