area, district, region, ward

JLPT N1 4 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character (qū) primarily refers to an administrative or geographical area such as a district, region, or ward. It is commonly used in addresses and to describe subdivisions within cities or larger regions.

Common Contexts

You will often see used in place names (e.g., Chaoyang District) and in official documents requiring specification of location. It can also describe general areas or zones within a city or region.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 所在” (suǒzài qū): the district where one is located, often used in forms.
  • 行政” (xíngzhèng qū): administrative district.
  • 居住” (jūzhù qū): residential area.

Usage Notes

When using , it usually refers to a formal or recognized division rather than a vague area. It is more specific than words like 地方 (place) or 地区 (region), often implying an official boundary. Avoid confusing with 街道 (street) or (town), which are smaller or different administrative units.

Example Sentences

I live in Chaoyang District, Beijing.

The environment in this area is very good, suitable for living.

Please fill in your postal code and the district you are in.