land; soil; ground where crops can be grown

local; domestic; homegrown; occurring or originating in a particular place

soil; earth; the loose surface layer of land where plants grow

the land, territorial waters, and airspace within the jurisdiction of a country; national soil

potato; the underground tuber of the potato plant, often used for food

territory under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state, including land, water, and airspace

concrete; a building material made by mixing cement, sand, gravel, and water

Turkey; a country spanning Europe and Asia

(of artifacts or relics) to be excavated from the ground; to be dug up during archaeological work

earth; soil; clay; mud

Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR), a former department of the Chinese government formed in 1998

The practice of preventing soil erosion and managing water resources to protect the natural environment; includes methods such as planting trees, building terraces, and improving farming techniques.

The loss of fertile topsoil caused by water or wind; soil erosion.

an armed bandit, brigand, or outlaw who robs people and creates trouble in a local area

dust; dirt; fine particles of earth

rare earth elements used in chemistry and high-tech manufacturing

one's native land; home village or hometown

the process of adapting foreign culture, management, or technology to local conditions and traditions; indigenization

An original inhabitant or aborigine of a place whose ancestors have lived there for generations.

A tax levied on the increased value of land or property during a transaction, specifically covering the value gained without private improvements. improvements

yellow sandy soil typical of north China; a fine, yellowish-brown mixture of sand and clay

The redistribution of land or the reorganization of land ownership and agricultural systems; often refers specifically to the agrarian reforms carried out in China and Taiwan

(Buddhism) the Pure Land, particularly the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss associated with Amitabha Buddha

a unit of measurement for earthwork volume equal to one cubic meter

building; construction; civil engineering projects

To rebuild one's strength and launch a counteroffensive after a defeat; to start over again after a failure.

mashed potato; a dish made of potatoes that have been boiled or steamed, peeled, and mashed

The sixth planet from the sun in our solar system; known in ancient China as [[镇星|鎮星|zhen4 xing1]], [[填星|填星|tian2 xing1]], or [[信星|信星|xin4 xing1]].

sliced bread or toast; a loanword from the English 'toast'

water and soil; surface water and topsoil

to bury someone; to place a body or coffin in the ground

frozen earth; permafrost; tundra; soil or loose rock in high altitudes or high latitudes where moisture has frozen

(abbreviation) civil engineering and construction; short for [[土木工程建筑|土木工程建築|tu3 mu4 gong1 cheng2 jian4 zhu4]]

The quality or physical properties of the soil; soil texture or composition

land or agrarian reform

A construction machine equipped with a heavy metal blade for moving or leveling soil; bulldozer

born and raised in one's native place

A person with wealth and power who acts as a bully or strongman in their local area, historically used to refer to predatory landlords.

Goods produced in a specific region, especially those with distinctive local characteristics like agricultural items or handicrafts

A local or native product; local specialty food or goods.

soil that contains a high proportion of sand; a mixture of sand and clay

large ground-dwelling squirrel, including species like the groundhog and woodchuck; they are burrowing rodents with strong front legs and thick fur

a place where one has lived for a long time and has deep feelings for; specifically one's hometown or home country

clay; loam; clunch

native land; one's home country or birthplace

local conditions and customs; the unique geography, products, habits, and etiquette of a specific place

a happy place where one lives in peace and comfort; a haven or playground

to fail to adapt to a new environment, such as the local climate or diet; to feel ill or uncomfortable due to a change in surroundings

fertile soil; rich and productive land