Meaning
山区 refers to a geographical region characterized by mountains and hills. It describes areas with mountainous terrain, typically with higher elevation, rugged landscape, and often less developed infrastructure compared to plains. The term is commonly used in geographical, administrative, and developmental contexts.
Usage
This word is used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing geography, regional development, or describing where someone lives or is from. It often appears in discussions about poverty alleviation, infrastructure development, and tourism, as mountainous regions in China have distinct economic and social characteristics. Common in news reports and government documents.
Examples
- 01他的家乡在贵州的山区。.His hometown is in the mountainous region of Guizhou.
- 02政府正在加大对山区教育的投入。.The government is increasing investment in education in mountain areas.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个山区
- 片一片山区
Common collocations
- 山区学校mountain area school
- 偏远山区remote mountainous area
- 贫困山区impoverished mountain region
- 山区人民mountain area people
Antonyms
Origin
A straightforward compound combining 山 (mountain) and 区 (area/region) to create the meaning 'mountain area.'