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“district” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqū

Example

这个城市有三个区。zhè ge chéng shì yǒu sān gè qū

This city has three districts.

Illustration for 区 (district)

How to say “district” in Chinese

“District” in Chinese is 区 (qū).

One section of a wider landscape or city, marked off because it has a practical boundary or a common feature.

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

Example sentences with 区

晚饭后我们去商业区逛街。wǎn fàn hòu wǒ men qù shāng yè qū guàng jiē

After dinner, we went shopping in the commercial district.

Tips for using 区

  • In everyday location phrases, 区 (qū, "district") often identifies the broad part of a city, while a street or landmark gives a more exact location.

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