nèi dì
intérieur; intérieur; continent
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内地人喜欢吃米饭。
Nèidì rén xǐhuan chī mǐfàn.
Mainlanders like to eat rice.
内地有很多美丽的风景。
Nèidì yǒu hěnduō měilì de fēngjǐng.
There are many beautiful sceneries in the mainland.
内地经济发展很快。
Nèidì jīngjì fāzhǎn hěn kuài.
The economy of the mainland is developing rapidly.
大陆 (dàlù)
mainland
中国 (zhōngguó)
China
The Chinese word 内地 (nèidì) is composed of two characters: 内 (nèi), meaning "inner" or "inside", and 地 (dì), meaning "land" or "place". Together, they literally mean "inner land" or "inland".The term 内地 is used in China to refer to the mainland of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. These three regions are considered to be "special administrative regions" (特别行政区) of China, and they have their own distinct political and economic systems.The term 内地 is also used in Taiwan to refer to mainland China. However, in Taiwan, the term is often used in a derogatory way, and it can be seen as a way of distinguishing between the "mainland" and the "island".Despite the different connotations of the term 内地, it is an important word to know for HSK learners. It is used in a variety of contexts, and it is essential for understanding the geography and politics of China.
