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区域 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
区域qūyùareaHSK 5, n, rank #2188, Hard
区域qūyùregionHSK 5, n, rank #2188, Hard
区域qūyùdistrictHSK 5, n, rank #2188, Hard
qūyù(qu1yu4) T1
  1. 1area
  2. 2region
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March 24, 2026
区域(區域)qūyù(qu1yu4)

区域 refers to a specific area or region, often used in contexts such as geography, administration, or urban planning. It denotes a defined space that can be physical, such as a district, or abstract, like a market segment. The term is commonly used in discussions about territorial divisions or demographic studies.

Frequency#2188DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

The concept of 区域 is significant in China’s urban development and planning, especially with the rapid growth of cities and the creation of new administrative districts. Understanding this term can help learners grasp discussions about China’s urbanization.

Memory Tip

Think of 区域 as a 'queue' (qu) waiting in a 'region' (yu) for their turn. The character 区 has the 'area' radical (区) which visually resembles a divided space, while 域 (yu) suggests a wide or expansive area.

Meanings of 区域

qūyù(qu1yu4)
1area
2region
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About 区域

区域Simplified
區域Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#2188Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 区域

Quick Contrast

区域 (qūyù) vs 地区 (dìqū) — use 区域 for specific areas with defined boundaries, while 地区 refers more generally to larger regions without strict limits.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 区域 as a 'queue' (qu) waiting in a 'region' (yu) for their turn. The character 区 has the 'area' radical (区) which visually resembles a divided space, while 域 (yu) suggests a wide or expansive area.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 区域, as mispronouncing it can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. This term is generally neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings, such as in academic writing or casual discussions about neighborhoods.

HSK Study Tips

As a level 6 HSK word, 区域 connects to other geographic terms like 地区 (dìqū, district) and 领域 (lǐngyù, field, domain). Focus on using it in context with discussions about geography or administrative divisions to master its use.

Cultural Note

The concept of 区域 is significant in China’s urban development and planning, especially with the rapid growth of cities and the creation of new administrative districts. Understanding this term can help learners grasp discussions about China’s urbanization.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 区域 with 地区 (dìqū), which also means 'region' but has a more general usage. Remember, 区域 often implies a defined and specific area, while 地区 can be broader.

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Component Characters

区Ōuarea
HSK 44 strokes匸
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域yùfield
HSK 711 strokes土
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Grammar Patterns of 区域

区域 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

Exercise 1 of 4

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这是个需要小心对待的____。

This is a region to be treated with circum-spection.

Example Sentences for 区域 (10)

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这是个需要小心对待的区域。

zhè shì gè xū yào xiǎo xīn duì dài de qū yù。

This is a region to be treated with circum-spection.
2
总共有大概1,500万人住在所选定的区域内。

zǒng gòng yǒu dà gài1,500 1,500 wàn rén zhù zài suǒ xuǎn dìng de qū yù。

In all some 15 million people live in the selected areas.
3
警方摄像头已特别对准那一区域。

jǐng fāng shè xiàng tóu yǐ tè bié duì zhǔn nà yī qū yù。

Police cameras had been specifically trained on that area.
4
麦肯批评说对“区域”一词的含义缺少解释。

mài kěn pī píng shuō duì“ “ qū” yù ” yī cí de hán yì quē shǎo。

McKen criticises the lack of explication of what the term "areas" means.
5
加里东期~印支期区域变质作用与成矿密切相关.

jiā lǐ dōng qī~ ~ yìn zhī qī qū yù biàn zhì zuò yòng yǔ chéng kuàng mì qiē xiāng.

The metallogenesis is close related with the Caledonian - Indosinian regional metamorphism.
6
克里斯娜站在舞台前部的开阔区域。

kè lǐ sī nà zhàn zài wǔ tái qián bù de kāi kuò qū yù。

Krishna stands downstage in the open area.
7
在别处，大片区域被抽干了水或铲平了地，以作为工业或集约化农业用地。

zài bié chǔ， ， dà piàn qū yù bèi chōu gān le shuǐ huò chǎn píng le， dì ， yǐ zuò wéi gōng yè huò jí yuē huà nóng yè。

Elsewhere large areas have been drained and levelled for industry or intensive farming.
8
两层浮油漂浮在7平方英里的区域上。

liǎng céng fú yóu piāo fú zài7 7 píng fāng yīng lǐ de qū yù。

Two oil slicks are covering a total area of seven square miles.
9
在这些区域内，交通限速是20英里/小时。

zài zhè xiē qū yù nèi， ， jiāo tōng xiàn sù20 shì 20/ yīng lǐ。

Inside these zones, traffic speeds are restricted to 20 mph.
10
街道委员会留意所辖区域内的家家户户。

jiē dào wěi yuán huì liú yì suǒ xiá qū yù nèi de jiā jiā hù hù。

Street committees keep a weather eye on the families in their district.

Cultural Notes for 区域

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of 区域 is significant in China’s urban development and planning, especially with the rapid growth of cities and the creation of new administrative districts. Understanding this term can help learners grasp discussions about China’s urbanization.

Frequently Asked Questions about 区域

You might hear 区域 used in phrases like '经济区域' (economic region) or '行政区域' (administrative area) when discussing economic zones or government divisions.