大自然

Étymologie et composants

The Chinese word 大自然 (dàzìrán) is a compound of two characters: 大 (dà), meaning "big" or "great", and 自然 (zìrán), meaning "nature" or "spontaneous". The term 大自然 is often used to refer to the natural world or the environment, and it can also be used in a more philosophical sense to refer to the inherent order or principles of nature.The character 大 (dà) is one of the most common characters in Chinese, and it has a wide range of meanings. In addition to "big" or "great", it can also mean "important", "main", or "general". The character 自然 (zìrán) is also a common character, and it has a variety of meanings as well. In addition to "nature" or "spontaneous", it can also mean "self-so", "of its own accord", or "according to nature".The compound 大自然 (dàzìrán) is first recorded in the 17th century, and it has been used ever since to refer to the natural world or the environment. In the 19th century, the term 大自然 was also used by Chinese intellectuals to translate the Western concept of "nature". Today, 大自然 is one of the most common words used in Chinese to refer to the natural world, and it is also used in a variety of other contexts.