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Referring to an area with 区域 (qūyù)
Structure
Modifier + 区域
Explanation
The noun 区域 (qūyù) means 'area,' 'region,' or 'zone,' used to describe a defined geographical or functional space. It is more formal than 地方 and is commonly used in official, scientific, and urban planning contexts. You will see it in phrases like 区域发展 (regional development) and 特定区域 (specific area).
Examples
这个区域禁止停车，请把车移走。
Zhège qūyù jìnzhǐ tíngchē, qǐng bǎ chē yízǒu.
Parking is prohibited in this area; please move your car.
政府计划在这个区域建设一个新的科技园区。
Zhèngfǔ jìhuà zài zhège qūyù jiànshè yī gè xīn de kējì yuánqū.
The government plans to build a new technology park in this area.
沿海区域的经济发展速度明显快于内陆地区。
Yánhǎi qūyù de jīngjì fāzhǎn sùdù míngxiǎn kuài yú nèilù dìqū.
The economic development speed of coastal areas is significantly faster than inland regions.