lãnh nguyên
Definition
- Noun:
- Tundra: A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen (permafrost), characterized by low-growing vegetation such as mosses, lichens, and small shrubs. This is the primary and specific geographical/ecological meaning of "lãnh nguyên".
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lãnh nguyên là một hệ sinh thái rất mong manh. (The tundra is a very fragile ecosystem.)
- Những chú tuần lộc di cư qua vùng lãnh nguyên mênh mông. (The reindeer migrate across the vast tundra.)
- Khí hậu ở lãnh nguyên vô cùng khắc nghiệt. (The climate in the tundra is extremely harsh.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "lãnh nguyên" is a specialized scientific term used in geography, ecology, and environmental science. It is not typically used in everyday conversational Vietnamese.
Variants and Related Words
- Đài nguyên: This is a less common, alternative term for "tundra", also derived from scientific vocabulary.
- Thảm thực vật đài nguyên rất đặc trưng. (Tundra vegetation is very distinctive.)
Synonyms
- Tundra: The direct English equivalent and synonym.
Related Concepts (Not Idioms)
- Permafrost (Băng vĩnh cửu): The permanently frozen ground found in tundra regions.
- Vùng cực (Polar region): The broader geographical zone that contains tundra biomes.