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领域 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
领域lǐngyùdomainHSK 5, n, rank #3961, Hard
领域lǐngyùsphereHSK 5, n, rank #3961, Hard
领域lǐngyùfieldHSK 5, n, rank #3961, Hard
领域lǐngyùterritoryHSK 5, n, rank #3961, Hard
领域lǐngyùareaHSK 5, n, rank #3961, Hard
lǐngyù(ling3yu4) T3
  1. 1domain
  2. 2sphere
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March 24, 2026
领域(領域)lǐngyù(ling3yu4)

领域 (lǐngyù) refers to a specific area or field of knowledge, activity, or influence. It is commonly used in academic, professional, and technical contexts to describe one's area of expertise or interest, such as in fields like science, education, or politics.

Frequency#3961DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 领域 often emphasizes specialization and the importance of expertise in one's field, reflecting the value placed on education and professional development.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'ling' (link) connecting various 'yu' (you) to their respective fields. Visualize each 'domain' being a different area in a vast garden, where each flower represents a different field of study, helping you remember that 领域 is about areas and domains.

Meanings of 领域

lǐngyù(ling3yu4)
1domain
2sphere
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About 领域

领域Simplified
領域Traditional
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Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#3961Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 领域

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学科 (xuékē) - use 领域 for broader areas of influence, while 学科 is more specific to academic disciplines.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'ling' (link) connecting various 'yu' (you) to their respective fields. Visualize each 'domain' being a different area in a vast garden, where each flower represents a different field of study, helping you remember that 领域 is about areas and domains.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 领域 with related terms like 方面 (fāngmiàn), which means aspect. 领域 is more specific to fields of knowledge or expertise. It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in academic or professional discussions.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 领域 connects well with other vocabulary concerning professions and areas of study, such as 专业 (zhuānyè, specialty) and 学科 (xuékē, subject). Focus on using it in sentences that describe your interests or expertise.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 领域 often emphasizes specialization and the importance of expertise in one's field, reflecting the value placed on education and professional development.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 领域 with other similar words like 方面 (fāngmiàn). For example, saying '我在这个方面很有经验' (Wǒ zài zhège fāngmiàn hěn yǒu jīngyàn) is incorrect if you mean to specify your field of expertise; you should say '我在这个领域很有经验' (Wǒ zài zhège lǐngyù hěn yǒu jīngyàn).

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Grammar Patterns of 领域

领域 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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两国在1972年建交,此后双方在经贸____展开了广泛合作。

The two countries established diplomatic relations in 1972, and from then on both sides carried out extensive cooperation in trade.

Example Sentences for 领域 (10)

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流通领域的货币供应量一夜骤减。

liú tōng lǐng yù de huò bì gōng yīng liáng yī yè zhòu jiǎn。

The supply of money in circulation was drastically reduced overnight.
2
无论在哪个领域,过分痴迷者都会跟他们的癖好一样令人厌烦。

wú lùn zài nǎ gè lǐng yù, , guò fēn chī mí zhě dū huì gēn tā mén de pǐ hǎo yī yàng líng rén yàn。

Obsessives, in any area, are invariably as boring as their hobbies.
3
该调查研究在语言学研究领域的重要性应该会得到证实。

gāi tiáo chá yán jiū zài yǔ yán xué yán jiū lǐng yù de zhòng yào xìng yīng gāi huì dé dào zhèng shí。

The research should prove invaluable in the study of linguistics.
4
他避开了最棘手的问题,将精力集中于有可能达成一致的领域。

tā bì kāi le zuì jí shǒu de wèn tí, , jiāng jīng lì jí zhōng yú yǒu kě néng dá chéng yī zhì de lǐng。

He skirted the hardest issues, concentrating on areas of possible agreement.
5
电视和广播领域需要有更多女性来担任高级职位。

diàn shì hé guǎng bō lǐng yù xū yào yǒu gēng duō nǚ xìng lái dān rèn gāo jí zhí wèi。

Television and radio needed many more women in senior jobs.
6
女性在很多领域还没能争取到薪金、职位方面的平等。

nǚ xìng zài hěn duō lǐng yù huán méi néng zhēng qǔ dào xīn jīn、 、 zhí wèi fāng miàn de píng。

Women have yet to achieve wage or occupational parity in many fields.
7
仍有一些领域需要新作家们去开拓。

réng yǒu yī xiē lǐng yù xū yào xīn zuò jiā mén qù kāi tuò。

There is still scope for new writers to break through.
8
比较而言,艺术界的其他领域看起来越发索然无味。

bǐ jiào ér yán, , yì shù jiè de qí tā lǐng yù kàn qǐ lái yuè fā suǒ rán wú。

The rest of the arts scene looks increasingly turgid by comparison.
9
她在自己熟悉的领域里对自己的行为有十足的把握。

tā zài zì jǐ shú xī de lǐng yù lǐ duì zì jǐ de háng wéi yǒu shí zú de bǎ wò。

On her own ground she knows exactly what she's doing.
10
任何销售领域的工作经验都是一大优势。

rèn hé xiāo shòu lǐng yù de gōng zuò jīng yàn dū shì yī dà yōu shì。

Experience of any career in sales is a big plus.

Cultural Notes for 领域

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, the concept of 领域 often emphasizes specialization and the importance of expertise in one's field, reflecting the value placed on education and professional development.

Frequently Asked Questions about 领域

Yes, you can use 领域 to describe areas of interest, including hobbies, as long as you specify the context.