Definition
当地 (dāng dì) refers to a specific locality — often the place already under discussion (e.g., 'the local government', 'local customs'). It is similar to 本地 (běn dì), but 本地 is used from an insider's perspective ('this locality'), while 当地 is more neutral or used when referring to a place from the outside. 地区 (dì qū) means a broader region or area, not a specific local place.
noun
local (of a specific place)this locality
Easily confused
- 当场dāng chǎnglook-alikeon the spot; at the scene
Examples
- 当地。Wǒ qù dāng dì de shìchǎng mǎi le xiē shuǐguǒ.I went to the local market and bought some fruit.
- 当地。dāng dì de fēngsú hé wǒmen nàlǐ hěn bù yíyàng.The local customs are very different from ours.
- 当地。dāng dì zhèngfǔ zhèngzài xiūjiàn yì tiáo xīn mǎlù.The local government is building a new road.
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