Definition
地区 is a general noun meaning "region" or "area" — it can refer to any geographical or conceptual region, and is also used as a suffix after a city name to denote a prefecture-level administrative area. Compared to 区域 (qūyù), which is more formal and often used for functional zones or administrative divisions, 地区 is broader and more everyday. 区 (qū) is a shorter form commonly seen in district names (e.g., 朝阳区).
noun
regionarea (general geographical or conceptual)(as suffix after a city name) prefecture or county-level administrative area
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 地区。Zhège dì qū de jīngjì zēngzhǎng sùdù hěn kuài.The economic growth rate of this region is very fast.
- 地区。Zhōngguó xībù de dì qū rénkǒu jiào shǎo.The western regions of China have a relatively small population.
- 地区。Běijīng dì qū de jiāotōng fēicháng biànlì.Transportation in the Beijing area is very convenient.
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