The shape suggests ground with something rising from it.
Often relates to soil, places, or foundations.
按笔顺练习部首、简体、繁体以及可用的异体形式。
dì
ground; place
zài
at; in; be doing
chǎng
site; field; scene
The radical 土 often suggests meanings related to soil or places.
What is the radical in the character 地?