领域 lǐngyù domain
domain; sphere; field; territory; area
How to remember 领域: 领 neck + 域 area = domain.
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How it is used
- A field/domain/sphere (of activity or knowledge) - 科学领域 (kēxué lǐngyù) the field of science; 在这个领域 (zài zhège lǐngyù) in this domain.
- Abstract area of endeavor or expertise. Vs 范围 (fànwéi, scope/extent) - 领域 is a subject area, 范围 is boundaries/coverage.
Example sentences
- 日本在某些领域赶上了美国。 Rìběn zài mǒuxiē lǐngyù gǎnshàng le měiguó.Japan has caught up with America in some fields.