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地区 (noun)

An area, especially part of a country or the world having definable characteristics but not always fixed boundaries.

💬 Example

"该地区的经济主要依靠农业。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'Di' as 'Dirt' (land) and 'Qu' as a 'Queue' (a line or boundary). A 'Region' is land defined by boundaries.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
区域 地带 范围 地界
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 地区 for a specific spot like a seat. → 使用 '地方' 或 '位置'。

Saying '科学地区' for the field of science. → 使用 '科学领域'。

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