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March 24, 2026
沼泽(沼澤)zhǎozé(zhao3ze2)
沼泽 (zhǎo zé) refers to a wetland area that is often characterized by the presence of waterlogged soils and a variety of plant life. Commonly used in ecological contexts, this term describes environments that can be both ecological havens and challenging terrains for human activity.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, wetlands like 沼泽 are often seen as essential ecosystems that support biodiversity. They are also featured in traditional Chinese poetry, symbolizing tranquility and natural beauty.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'zoo' in a 'marsh' where animals wade through water. The '沼' (zhǎo) part resembles a small pond, and the '泽' (zé) part can remind you of a 'zebra' standing in the wetland, helping you remember both the sound and meaning.
Meanings of 沼泽
zhǎozé(zhao3ze2)
1marsh
2swamp
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About 沼泽
沼泽Simplified
沼澤Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 沼泽
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湿地 (shīdì) - use 沼泽 when emphasizing a swampy environment with specific waterlogged characteristics, while 湿地 is more general for any wetland area.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'zoo' in a 'marsh' where animals wade through water. The '沼' (zhǎo) part resembles a small pond, and the '泽' (zé) part can remind you of a 'zebra' standing in the wetland, helping you remember both the sound and meaning.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 沼泽; it’s more formal and specific compared to general terms like 水 (water). Common collocations include wetlands conservation and swamp ecosystems. Pay attention to the tones; mispronouncing them can change the meaning significantly.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 沼泽 connects to other ecological terms you may encounter. Focus on its use in environmental discussions and literature, and practice using it in context to reinforce your understanding.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, wetlands like 沼泽 are often seen as essential ecosystems that support biodiversity. They are also featured in traditional Chinese poetry, symbolizing tranquility and natural beauty.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 沼泽 with similar terms like 池塘 (chí táng), which means pond. Remember that 沼泽 specifically refers to marshy or swampy areas, not just any body of water.
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Grammar Patterns of 沼泽
沼泽 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 4 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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隆起在____上的一系列又长又矮的山脊,是平原上唯一可以栖住的地方.
Long low ridges which rise above the marsh form the only inhabitable areas on the plain.
Example Sentences for 沼泽 (4)
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隆起在沼泽上的一系列又长又矮的山脊,是平原上唯一可以栖住的地方.
lóng qǐ zài zhǎo zé shàng de yī xì liè yòu cháng yòu ǎi de shān jǐ, , shì píng yuán shàng wéi yī kě yǐ qī zhù de dì.
Long low ridges which rise above the marsh form the only inhabitable areas on the plain.
2
这一带地形平坦而多沼泽,再往远去地势隆起,形成矮山陵地.
zhè yī dài dì xíng píng tǎn ér duō zhǎo zé, , zài wǎng yuǎn qù dì shì lóng, qǐ , xíng chéng ǎi shān.
The land is flat and marshy before rising to a spine of low hills.
3
许多地表水, 特别是由沼泽地区流出的地表水常常染上一定程度的颜色.
xǔ duō dì biǎo shuǐ, , tè bié shì yóu zhǎo zé dì qū liú chū de dì biǎo shuǐ cháng cháng rǎn shàng yī dìng chéng dù de yán.
Many surface waters , particularly those emanating from swampy areas, are often colored to the extent.
4
然后他骑上自行车蹬出了厄里斯沼泽地区.
rán hòu tā qí shàng zì háng chē dēng chū le è lǐ sī zhǎo zé dì qū.
Then he wheeled his bicycle out of Erith Marshes.
Cultural Notes for 沼泽
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, wetlands like 沼泽 are often seen as essential ecosystems that support biodiversity. They are also featured in traditional Chinese poetry, symbolizing tranquility and natural beauty.
Frequently Asked Questions about 沼泽
You can use 湿地 (shī dì) for wetlands or swamp, but 沼泽 is more specific to marshy areas.
It's more common in environmental discussions or literature rather than daily conversation.
Make sure to pronounce 沼 (zhǎo) with a third tone and 泽 (zé) with a second tone for clarity.
