Chinese word

区域

Pronunciation

Pinyinqū yù

Meaning

  • nounarea

Example

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.

Illustration for 区域 (area)

More examples

跨区域合作有助于解决资源不均。kuà qū yù hé zuò yǒu zhù yú jiě jué zī yuán bù jūn

Cross-regional cooperation helps solve the uneven distribution of resources.

Core concept

A recognizable part of a larger space whose limits matter for organization or rules.

Common phrases

  • 区域划分qū yù huà fēn

    regional division

  • 跨区域合作kuà qū yù hé zuò

    cross-regional cooperation

  • 区域差异qū yù chā yì

    regional differences

Similar words

地区dì qū: A region defined by local community life or administrative activity.
区qū: An administrative subdivision within a city.
地带dì dài: A belt-shaped region with a particular feature spread across it.

Definition in Chinese

按照功能、用途或管理需要划分的地域范围，也可指受特定规则或限制的区域。àn zhào gōng néng yòng tú huò guán lǐ xū yào huà fēn de dì yù fàn wéi yě kě zhǐ shòu tè dìng guī zé huò xiàn zhì de qū yù

Word origin

区域 (qūyù, "area") joins 区 (qū, "section") + 域 (yù, "domain") to name a space separated and defined for a purpose.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English area, which can be quite general, this word often highlights an organized boundary, making it useful when discussing transport coverage, facilities, or restricted access.

Other meanings

  • regionnoun
  • districtnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 区域划分qū yù huà fēnregional divisionnoun
  • 区域差异qū yù chā yìregional differencesnoun

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