Definition
地方 (dì fāng) refers to a region or locality specifically in contrast to the central government — it's an administrative or political term. This differs from 地区 (dì qū), which is a general geographical area, and from 地方 (dì fang, HSK3), which means a physical place or location.
noun
regionlocality (as opposed to the central government)
Easily confused
- 地方dì fanglook-alikeplace, location, area
- 提防dī fangsound-aliketo guard against, to be on alert for (danger, deception, etc.)
Examples
- 地方。Zhōngyāng zhèngfǔ yīnggāi zhīchí dì fāng de fāzhǎn.The central government should support the development of the region.
- 地方。dì fāng zhèngfǔ zhèngzài zhìdìng xīn de zhèngcè.The local government is formulating new policies.
- 地方。Zhōngyāng zhèngfǔ yīngdāng zūnzhòng dì fāng de wénhuà chuántǒng.The central government should respect the cultural traditions of the regions.
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