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“area” in Chinese

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Also地区 (dì qū) · 面积 (miàn jī) · 一带 (yī dài) · 区域 (qū yù) · 地域 (dì yù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinbiān

Example

这边很安静。zhè biān hěn ān jìng

This area is very quiet.

Illustration for 边 (area)

How to say “area” in Chinese

“Area” in Chinese is 边 (biān).

One side of something and the space close to that side form one connected location.

Full entry for 边: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 边

你要去哪边?nǐ yào qù nǎ biān

Which way are you going?

Tips for using 边

  • The word is useful in everyday pointing and choosing because it can show where a person or thing is located without naming an exact spot.

Other Chinese words for “area”

我们住在这个地区。wǒ men zhù zài zhè ge dì qū

We live in this area.

这块地的面积是多少?zhè kuài dì de miàn jī shì duō shǎo

What is the area of this piece of land?

这一带商店很多。zhè yí dài shāng diàn hěn duō

There are many stores in this area.

我住的区域交通很方便。wǒ zhù de qū yù jiāo tōng hěn fāng biàn

Transportation is very convenient in the area where I live.

这个地域的气候很温和。zhè ge dì yù de qì hòu hěn wēn hé

The climate in this area is very mild.

这里是危险地带,不要靠近。zhè lǐ shì wēi xiǎn dì dài bú yào kào jìn

This is a dangerous area; don't go near it.

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