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内地
nèidì
Description
内地是离海比较远的地方，也常用来指中国大陆，用来和香港、澳门等地区区分。
内地 refers to inland areas far from the sea, often used to mean mainland China, distinguishing it from regions like Hong Kong and Macau.
Meanings
内地nèidì
Mainland China, especially compared with Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan
他从香港回到内地。
He returned to the mainland from Hong Kong.
内地nèidì
Inland areas, away from the coast
内地的冬天很冷。
Winter in the mainland is very cold.
Notes
- Nuance
In mainland Chinese, 内地 often means mainland China; in Hong Kong, it commonly contrasts with Hong Kong.
- Grammar
Noun; frequently used before 的 or in phrases such as 内地城市.
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