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北区
běi qū
north district
上海有16个区，其中北区包括普陀区和宝山区。
Shanghai has 16 districts, including the northern districts of Putuo and Baoshan.
formal
A northern administrative district in a city or region.
东京的北区以其繁华的商业区而闻名。
Tokyo's North District is known for its bustling commercial areas.
这个城市的北区正在进行大规模的基础设施建设。
The northern district of this city is undergoing large-scale infrastructure development.
Commonly used in Chinese city planning and administrative divisions.
Pro Tip
Distinguishing '北区' from '北部'
'北区' refers to a specific administrative district, while '北部' (běibù) means 'northern part' or 'northern region' in a broader sense. For example, '北京的北部' means the northern part of Beijing, but '北京的北区' would imply a specific northern district within Beijing.
Gold Rule
Administrative Division Context
Always check whether '北区' refers to a specific district in a city (e.g., Tokyo's North District) or a general northern area. Context matters in administrative divisions.
Word Origin
The term combines '北' (běi, meaning 'north') and '区' (qū, meaning 'district' or 'area'), forming a compound noun to specify a northern administrative division within a city or region.
Usage Notes
In Chinese administrative divisions, '北区' typically refers to a specific northern district within a larger city. It is often used in official documents, city planning, and public transportation systems.
Word Breakdown
北
north
root区
district/area
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