Definition
北部 means 'northern part' and refers to a specific, defined portion of a region or area (e.g., the northern part of a country). It is more precise than 北方 (běi fāng), which refers more broadly to the north as a direction or region. 北部 pairs with 南部 (nán bù) for 'southern part'.
noun
northern part
Examples
- 北部。Zhège guójiā de běi bù yǒu hěn duō shān.The northern part of this country has many mountains.
- 北部。Wǒmen zhù zài chéngshì de běi bù qū.We live in the northern district of the city.
- 北部。běi bù dìqū dōngtiān huì xiàxuě.The northern region gets snow in winter.
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