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    Expressing "area" or "district" with 区 (qū)

    Location & Position

    Structure

    Modifier + 区

    Explanation

    区 (qū) is a noun meaning "area," "district," or "zone." It is used to designate a defined region or section within a larger space. For example, 器材区 means "equipment area."

    Examples

    • 小区门口新开了一家超市。

      Xiǎoqū ménkǒu xīn kāi le yì jiā chāoshì.

      A new supermarket just opened at the entrance of the residential complex.

    • 请把器材放回器材区。

      Qǐng bǎ qìcái fàng huí qìcái qū.

      Please put the equipment back in the equipment area.

    • 这个城市分为好几个行政区。

      Zhège chéngshì fēn wéi hǎo jǐ gè xíngzhèng qū.

      This city is divided into several administrative districts.

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