借助生态视角理解数字化已成为诸多研究和实践的共识。然而，针对数字生态的理解各不相同且存在歧义，对生态概念的运用也多为隐喻式。在对相关概念和术语进行梳理辨析的基础上，本文结合生态概念的本质内涵，从关联要素、行动主体、互连互动互倚和发展演化四个方面对数字生态概念进行建构，指出数字生态是与自然生态、社会生态相互作用又相对独立的复杂系统，是多主体及多关联要素互连互动，彼此依存、合作和冲突而形成的多层次多结构多形态的整体性动态系统。构建平衡、繁荣的数字生态攸关中国发展和人类共同发展的前途命运。

Applying an ecological perspective to understand digitalization has become widely recognized in numerous studies and practices. However, understanding of the digital ecology remains diverse and ambiguous, with the use of the ecological concept often being metaphorical. Through a review and analysis of related concepts and terminology, this paper constructs the concept of digital ecology by adapting fundamental ecology principles from four dimensions: relevant elements,l actors, interconnections-interactions-interdependencies, evolutionary processes. It posits that digital ecology, which interacts with natural and social ecological systems, maintains relative independence. It is a holistic, dynamic system characterized by multiple levels, structures and forms, shaped by the interconnection and interaction of mulitiple entities and interrelated elements, which depend on, copperate with and conflict with one another. Constructing a balanced and prosperous digital ecological system is crucial to the prospects of China's development and the collective progress of humanity.

本研究得到中国科学院学部咨询评议项目“中美欧数字治理格局研判关键问题研究”（2021-ZW07-B-014）的资助，课题主持人为张平文。

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