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“local” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinběn dì

Example

他是本地人。tā shì běn dì rén

He is a local.

Illustration for 本地 (local)

How to say “local” in Chinese

“Local” in Chinese is 本地 (běn dì).

The place that serves as the local point of reference for a person or situation.

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

Example sentences with 本地

本地政府正在组织救援。běn dì zhèng fǔ zhèng zài zǔ zhī jiù yuán

The local government is organizing rescue efforts.

Tips for using 本地

  • With a person noun, the word marks local identity rather than mere physical presence, so a temporary visitor is not automatically included.

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