地
盘

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The word "地盘" is formed by combining the character "地" (dì), meaning "ground" or "land", with "盘" (pán), meaning "plate" or "tray", to create a compound where the literal notion of a "ground plate" metaphorically represents a demarcated area or territory under control, akin to how a plate holds and defines its contents.

Example Sentences Hide

这里是我们的地盘。

Zhèlǐ shì wǒmen de dìpán.

This is our territory.

两只狗在争夺地盘。

Liǎng zhī gǒu zài zhēngduó dìpán.

Two dogs are fighting for territory.

新来的狮子想扩大自己的地盘。

Xīn lái de shīzi xiǎng kuòdà zìjǐ de dìpán.

The new lion wants to expand its own territory.

在这个城市里，每个帮派都有自己的地盘。

Zài zhège chéngshì lǐ, měi gè bāngpài dōu yǒu zìjǐ de dìpán.

In this city, every gang has its own territory.

为了保护商业地盘，公司采取了多种安全措施。

Wèile bǎohù shāngyè dìpán, gōngsī cǎiqǔle duō zhǒng ānquán cuòshī.

In order to protect the commercial territory, the company has taken various security measures.

Word Definition - 地盘

dì pán domain; territory under one's control; foundation of a building; base of operations; crust of earth

Individual Character Details

地 de, dì
盘 pán