How common it is
大自然 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say dàzìrán slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
大自然这个词用来描述我们周围的自然环境，比如森林、海洋和天空。
dàzìrán zhè gè cí yòng lái miáo shù wǒ men zài wéi de zì rán huán jìng, bǐ 如此词用来描述我们周围的自然环境，比如森林、海洋和天空。
The word 大自然 is used to describe the natural environment around us, such as forests, oceans, and skies.
Context note
大自然这个词常用于描写户外活动或自然景观的场景中。例如，在公园里散步时，我们会说‘享受大自然的美好’。
dàzìrán zhè gè cí cháng yòng lái miáo shù wài kǒu huó dòng huò zì rán guāng jǐng de chéng jiàng zhōng. rú guǒ, zài gōng yuán lǐ sàn bù shí, wǒ men huì shuō ‘xiǎng yòng dàzìrán de hǎo mèi’。
The word 大自然 is often used to describe scenes of outdoor activities or natural landscapes. For example, when walking in a park, we might say 'enjoy the beauty of nature'.
5 examples
我喜欢大自然的宁静。
wǒ xǐ huan dà zì rán de níng jìng。
I like the tranquility of nature.
周末去公园呼吸新鲜的大自然空气。
zhōu mò qù gōng yuán hū xī xīn xiān de dà zì rán kōng qì。
On weekends, go to the park to breathe fresh natural air.
大自然的美景让人流连忘返。
dà zì rán de měi jǐng ràng rén liú lián wàng fǎn。
The beauty of nature makes people linger and forget to return.
保护大自然就是保护我们自己。
bǎo hù dà zì rán jiù shì bǎo hù wǒ men zì jǐ。
Protecting nature is protecting ourselves.
每天早晨我都去河边感受大自然的气息。
měi tiān zǎo chén wǒ dōu qù hé biān gǎn shòu dà zì rán de qì xī。
Every morning, I go to the riverside to feel the atmosphere of nature.
5 mini stories
我们家住在森林旁边，可以随时享受大自然的宁静。
wǒ men jiā zhù zài sēn lín páng biān， kě yǐ suí shí xiǎng shòu dà zì rán de níng jìng。
We live next to a forest and can always enjoy the tranquility of nature.
每次去海边度假，我都会带上相机记录下大自然的美景。
měi cì qù hǎi biān dù jià， wǒ dōu huì dài shàng xiàng jī jì lù xià dà zì rán de měi jǐng。
Every time we go on vacation by the sea, I always bring a camera to capture the beauty of nature.
春天的时候，我们会全家一起去公园放风筝，感受大自然的气息。
chūn tiān de shí hòu， wǒ men huì quán jiā yì qǐ qù gōng yuán fàng fēng zheng， gǎn shòu dà zì rán de qì xī。
In spring, our whole family goes to the park to fly kites and feel the atmosphere of nature.
夏天的夜晚，我们会在院子里乘凉，欣赏大自然的星空。
xià tiān de yè wǎn， wǒ men huì zài yuàn zi lǐ chéng liáng， xīn shǎng dà zì rán de xīng kōng。
On summer nights, we sit in the courtyard to cool off and admire the starry sky of nature.
每次看到大自然中的动物，我都会感到惊奇和敬畏。
měi cì kàn dào dà zì rán zhōng de dòng wù， wǒ dōu huì gǎn dào jīng qí hé jìng wèi。
Every time I see animals in nature, I feel amazed and respectful.