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A designated area where people live, typically with housing and amenities for residents.
政府计划在郊区建设一个新的居民区。
The government plans to build a new residential area in the suburbs.
这个居民区有学校、医院和超市。
This residential area has schools, hospitals, and supermarkets.
Often used in urban planning and real estate contexts.
While '居民区' refers to a physical residential zone, '社区' emphasizes the social and cultural aspects of the area, including residents' interactions and shared activities.
Use '居民区' when referring to a planned residential zone with infrastructure, not just any area where people live.
Composed of '居民' (residents) and '区' (area), reflecting its function as a place where people reside. The term has been used in Chinese urban planning since the mid-20th century.
Commonly used in formal contexts such as urban planning documents, real estate listings, and government reports. Avoid using it in casual conversation where '社区' (community) might be more natural.