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nature in Chinese

nature in Chinese is 自然, 大自然 — nature means the physical world and everything in it — plants, animals, landscapes, and natural forces — as distinct from human-made things.

nature in Chinese

自然
noun
Pronounced: zì rán
(uncountable, often, _, capitalized) The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.
大自然
noun
Pronounced: dà zì rán
(uncountable, often, _, capitalized) The way things are, the totality of all things in the physical universe and their order, especially the physical world in contrast to spiritual realms and flora and fauna as distinct from human conventions, art, and technology.

What does "nature" mean?

  1. noun The physical world and everything in it — plants, animals, landscapes, and natural forces — as distinct from human-made things.
    "She loves hiking because it gets her out into nature."
  2. noun A person or thing's essential character — the qualities that make them who or what they fundamentally are.
    "It's just not in his nature to be cruel."
  3. noun The general type or category something belongs to.
    "Please describe the nature of your complaint."
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nature in a sentence

  • She loves hiking because it gets her out into nature.
  • The documentary explores the beauty of nature in the Amazon rainforest.
  • It's just not in his nature to be cruel.
  • Curiosity is part of human nature.

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What is "nature" in Chinese?

"nature" in Chinese is 自然, 大自然. nature means: The physical world and everything in it — plants, animals, landscapes, and natural forces — as distinct from human-made things.

How do you pronounce 自然?

"nature" in Chinese is 自然, pronounced "zì rán".

How do you use "nature" in a sentence?

Example: "She loves hiking because it gets her out into nature." In Chinese, "nature" is 自然, 大自然.

Are there other ways to say "nature" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "nature": 自然, 大自然.

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