蛐
distinguish; area; district; zone
Meanings
4 senses · 10 examplesverb
to distinguish; to differentiate; to classify; to divide
formalUsed in formal or written contexts to indicate making distinctions between categories or items. Often appears in compound words like 区别 (difference) and 区分 (distinguish).
It is difficult to distinguish between these two types of animals.
We must strictly differentiate between these two concepts.
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This lies within the boundaries of the realm.
noun
area; district; region; zone; territory
neutralUsed to refer to geographical or administrative divisions. Can be used alone or in compounds. In modern usage, often refers to urban districts (市区) or residential areas (小区).
The transportation in this district is very convenient.
We live in the same residential compound.
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There are many new factories in the development zone.
This is the ancient region of Xia.
noun
administrative division; district (as a unit of city administration)
formalSpecifically refers to urban districts (市辖区) under a prefecture-level or county-level city. This is an administrative term.
Beijing municipality has sixteen districts.
Pudong New District is an important financial district in Shanghai.
noun
surname Qu
neutralA rare surname. Note that the more common surname pronounced Ōu is written 欧 or 區 (traditional), but the simplified 区 as a surname is usually pronounced ōu. However, in some contexts or regions, it may be pronounced qū.
Mr. Qu is my teacher.