English–Chinese
“soil” in Chinese
How to say “soil” in Chinese
“Soil” in Chinese is 土 (tǔ).
A soft layer of earth that can lie underfoot, become mud when wet, or support a plant.
Example sentences with 土
他们在后院挖土，准备种树。tā men zài hòu yuàn wā tǔ zhǔn bèi zhòng shù
They are digging the soil in the backyard to get ready to plant trees.
Tips for using 土
- The same everyday noun works for garden earth and potting material, so Chinese does not require a separate word when the setting changes.
Other Chinese words for “soil”
这个公园的土壤很肥沃。zhè ge gōng yuán de tú rǎng hěn féi wò
The soil in this park is very fertile.
花盆里的泥土需要换新。huā pén lǐ de ní tǔ xū yào huàn xīn
The soil in the flowerpot needs to be replaced.