Definition
南方 (nán fāng) refers to the southern part of a country or region, especially as a cultural or geographical area (e.g., 'the South' of China). It is broader than 南 (nán), which simply means the direction 'south' or is used in compounds like 南边. 南部 (nán bù) is more formal and specific for 'southern part' (e.g., a province's southern section).
noun
souththe southern part of a country or region
Easily confused
- 男方nán fāngsound-alikethe groom's side (in a marriage); the husband's family
Examples
- 南方。Wǒ xǐhuan nán fāng de tiānqì.I like the weather in the south.
- 南方。nán fāng yǒu hěn duō dà chéngshì.There are many big cities in the south.
- 南方。Tā qùnián qù nán fāng lǚxíng le.He went to travel in the south last year.
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