自然范围

自然範圍
zìrán fànwéi
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 natural range
  2. 2 native distribution (ecology)

Examples

Dàxióngmāo de zìrán fànwéi jǐn xiànyú Zhōngguó xībù shānqū.
The giant panda's natural range is limited to the mountains of western China.
Zhèzhǒng zhíwù yǐ bèi yǐn zhǒng dào zìrán fànwéi zhīwài de xǔduō dìqū.
This plant has been introduced to many regions beyond its natural range.

Tips

usage
In conservation writing, 自然范围 = 'native range'. Contrast with 引入范围 (introduced range) and 入侵范围 (invasive range). Assessments like IUCN use this distinction to decide whether a species is native, introduced or invasive in a given region.

Stroke Order

rán
fàn
wéi