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    Using 保护区 (bǎohùqū) to express "nature reserve"

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    Explanation

    保护区 (bǎohùqū) means "reserve" or "protected area," referring to a designated zone where natural resources, wildlife, or cultural heritage are preserved. It combines 保护 (to protect) with 区 (area/zone). For example, 自然保护区 means "nature reserve."

    Examples

    • 这片自然保护区里生活着很多珍稀动物。

      Zhè piàn zìrán bǎohùqū lǐ shēnghuó zhe hěn duō zhēnxī dòngwù.

      Many rare animals live in this nature reserve.

    • 政府划定了一块新的生态保护区。

      Zhèngfǔ huàdìng le yí kuài xīn de shēngtài bǎohùqū.

      The government designated a new ecological conservation area.

    • 保护区内禁止打猎和砍伐树木。

      Bǎohùqū nèi jìnzhǐ dǎliè hé kǎnfá shùmù.

      Hunting and logging are prohibited within the reserve.

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