自治区 (zì zhì qū) — autonomous region

Definition

Provincial-level administrative division of China with self-governance for ethnic minorities. Unlike 西北 (a geographic region), 自治区 is a political/administrative unit.

noun
autonomous region
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 自治区
    Guǎng xī zì zhì qū de fēng jǐng hěn měi.
    The scenery of the Guangxi Autonomous Region is very beautiful.
  • 自治区
    Zhōng guó yǒu wǔ gè zì zhì qū, bāo kuò xī zàng hé xīn jiāng.
    China has five autonomous regions, including Tibet and Xinjiang.
  • 自治区
    Měi gè zì zhì qū dōu yǒu zì jǐ de wén huà hé yǔ yán.
    Each autonomous region has its own culture and language.

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