内地

nèi dì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. mainland China (PRC excluding Hong Kong and Macau, but including islands such as Hainan)
2. inland
3. interior
4. hinterland

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 海外 hǎi wài 海外 hǎi wài overseas refers to overseas or abroad, contrasting with the inland or mainland concept: overseas

Related words

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• 本土 běn tǔ 本土 běn tǔ one's native country refers to one's native land or mainland, often used in contrast to colonies or overseas territories: one's native country

Synonyms

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• 大陆 dà lù 大陆 dà lù mainland China (reference to the PRC) often used interchangeably, but 大陆 can include Hainan and other islands, while 内地 sometimes excludes them depending on context: mainland China (reference to the PRC)

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 中国 (中国内地) to specify mainland China as opposed to Hong Kong and Macau. Also used in 内地居民 (mainland resident).

Cultural notes

In Hong Kong and Macau, 内地 typically refers to the rest of China, emphasizing the political and geographical distinction.

Example Sentences

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他从香港回到了 内地 。

He returned from Hong Kong to the mainland.

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Child Words of 内地

• 内 内 nèi: inside
• 地 地 de: -ly
• 地 地 dì: earth