Chinese word

领域

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǐng yù

Meaning

  • nounfield

Example

她对这个领域很感兴趣。tā duì zhè ge lǐng yù hén gǎn xìng qù

She is very interested in this field.

Illustration for 领域 (field)

More examples

这位领域专家在国际会议上发表了演讲。zhè wèi lǐng yù zhuān jiā zài guó jì huì yì shàng fā biǎo le yán jiǎng

This expert in the field gave a speech at an international conference.

Core concept

A marked-out territory of thought or action, with a boundary that shows what belongs within it.

Common phrases

  • 领域专家lǐng yù zhuān jiā

    expert in the field

  • 核心领域hé xīn lǐng yù

    core field

  • 新兴领域xīn xīng lǐng yù

    emerging field

Similar words

学科xué kē: A subject of study taught as a connected area of learning, such as mathematics or physics.
专业zhuān yè: A university major or professional field built around particular knowledge and skills.
方面fāng miàn: An area or aspect toward which attention or activity is directed.
行业háng yè: A sector of business or industry made up of similar companies or occupations.

Definition in Chinese

指某一门学问、技能或活动的专门范围，也可指权力或影响的界限。zhǐ mǒu yì mén xué wèn jì néng huò huó dòng de zhuān mén fàn wéi yě kě zhǐ quán lì huò yíng xiǎng de jiè xiàn

Word origin

The compound 领 (lǐng, "to lead") + 域 (yù, "area") treats an area as something led or managed, which naturally extends from a concrete territory to a subject or sphere of activity.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this noun can sound more formal and professional than a simple statement of interest, making it especially natural in introductions about work or study.

Other meanings

  • scopenoun

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