地区
dìqūTraditional: 地區
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Translation
area, region, district
Word origin
A compound of 地 (dì, earth, land) and 区 (qū, district, zone), naming a defined stretch of land.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 地 (dì, land) + 区 (qū, district)
Stroke order
地
区
Examples
温暖。
The climate in this region is very warm.
雨。
The southern regions have rather more rainfall.
偏。
He comes from a remote area.
销售。
These products are sold in many regions.
贫。
The mountains are a relatively poor area.
地区 (dì qū) means an area, region or district, a broader and more administrative term than 地方. It is common in geography, news and policy contexts.
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