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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'region' with 地区 (dìqū)

    Location & Position

    Structure

    Modifier + 地区

    Explanation

    地区 (dìqū) means 'region,' 'area,' or 'district,' referring to a defined geographical zone. It is used in news, geography, and administrative contexts. For example, 其他地区 means 'other regions.'

    Examples

    • 这个地区的经济发展得很快。

      zhège dìqū de jīngjì fāzhǎn de hěn kuài.

      The economy of this region has developed very quickly.

    • 沿海地区的气候比较湿润。

      yánhǎi dìqū de qìhòu bǐjiào shīrùn.

      The climate in coastal areas is relatively humid.

    • 他负责管理华东地区的销售业务。

      tā fùzé guǎnlǐ huádōng dìqū de xiāoshòu yèwù.

      He is in charge of managing sales operations in the East China region.

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