B1 adjective Formal 1 min read

区域性

quyuxing /tɕʰy yɕiŋ/
Practice it

Regionality describes phenomena that are confined to specific geographic or administrative boundaries rather than being universal.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to something limited to a specific geographic area.
  • Used to describe phenomena that are not universal.
  • Commonly used in formal reports and academic analysis.

常见语境：在经济学中，常讨论“区域性经济发展”；在气象学中，有“区域性降雨”；在社会学中，常涉及“区域性文化差异”。它在正式报告、学术论文和新闻报道中出现频率极高，用来界定问题的覆盖范围。

  1. 1近义词辨析：与“局部性”相比，“区域性”更侧重于地理或行政区域的划分，而“局部性”更侧重于整体中的一小部分。与“地方性”相比，“区域性”的范围通常比“地方性”更大，可能涵盖多个省份或城市，而“地方性”往往指更小、更具体的社区或县市级别。

Examples

1

这种饮食习惯具有很强的区域性。

everyday

This dietary habit is highly regional.

2

政府正在制定区域性发展规划。

formal

The government is formulating a regional development plan.

3

由于区域性降雨，部分道路积水。

formal

Due to regional rainfall, some roads are flooded.

Common Collocations

区域性差异 regional differences
区域性保护 regional protection
区域性冲突 regional conflict

Common Phrases

区域性合作

regional cooperation

区域性中心

regional center

Often Confused With

区域性 vs 局部性

Refers to a small part of a whole, whereas regionality refers to a specific geographic zone.

Grammar Patterns

具有区域性 区域性的+名词 表现出区域性

How to Use It

Usage Notes

This word is primarily used in formal or academic contexts. It functions as an adjective modifying nouns to define the scope of a phenomenon. Avoid using it for trivial, non-geographic matters.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use it to describe personal traits, which is incorrect. It should only describe things tied to a physical or administrative location. Do not confuse it with 'universal' (全局性).

Tips

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Focus on the scope of the area

Always consider if the scope is broad or narrow. Use it when you need to sound precise about where a phenomenon occurs.

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Avoid using it for small objects

Do not use '区域性' for small, isolated items. It is reserved for large-scale geographic or systematic distributions.

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Regional diversity in China

China's vast geography makes '区域性' a key term in understanding its economic and cultural landscape. It explains why customs vary significantly from the south to the north.

Word Origin

Derived from '区域' (area/region) and '性' (nature/suffix for abstract nouns). It literally means 'the nature of belonging to a specific area'.

Cultural Context

In Chinese administrative discourse, '区域性' is vital for discussing balanced development. It reflects the importance of geography in Chinese policy-making.

Memory Tip

Think of a map with highlighted areas; those highlighted zones represent '区域性'. It is the 'region' + 'nature' (性).

Frequently Asked Questions

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“区域性”通常指涵盖范围较大的地理区域，如华北地区；而“地方性”通常指较小的、具体的乡镇或城市级别。两者在语境中有时可互换，但侧重点不同。

可以，但它更多出现在正式场合或书面语中。在日常对话中，人们更倾向于说“这一带的”或“某个地方的”。

指不同地区之间在经济、文化或生活习惯等方面存在的不一致。这是一个非常高频的学术表达。

Test Yourself

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我国经济发展存在明显的___差异，东部地区通常比西部更发达。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 区域性

因为描述的是不同地理区域之间的经济发展不平衡，故用“区域性”。

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