区域 (qūyù)

区域 refers to a defined area, zone, or region, which can be geographical, administrative, or functional in nature.

Meanings

[noun] an area, zone, or defined region of space or territory

Example Sentences

这个区域的气候非常温暖。 Zhège qūyù de qìhòu fēicháng wēnnuǎn. The climate in this area is very warm.

公司在不同区域设立了办事处。 Gōngsī zài bùtóng qūyù shèlì le bànshìchù. The company has set up offices in different regions.

禁止在这个区域内吸烟。 Jìnzhǐ zài zhège qūyù nèi xīyān. Smoking is prohibited within this area.

该区域的经济发展速度非常快。 Gāi qūyù de jīngjì fāzhǎn sùdù fēicháng kuài. The economic development speed in this region is very fast.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
地理区域	geographical region
经济区域	economic zone
禁止区域	restricted area
区域发展	regional development

Usage Notes

区域 is often used in formal or technical language to describe defined areas, such as economic zones, geographical regions, or restricted areas. Compare with 地区 (dìqū), which is similar and also commonly used for regions. 区域 tends to be slightly more technical or formal and often implies a boundary or defined scope.

Memory Hook

区 means "district or zone" and 域 means "territory or domain," so 区域 is a zoned territory, a clearly defined area.