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Originating from the traditional form "區", which combines the enclosure radical "匸" suggesting a container or hidden space with "品" representing multiple objects, the character initially conveyed the concept of a compartment for storing or separating items. Its early semantic focus on division or section gradually extended to encompass geographical districts and administrative areas, while the simplified form "区" maintained the enclosing structure with a reduced internal composition. Over time, the character's usage further evolved to include verbal meanings such as to differentiate or classify, yet it has consistently retained its fundamental association with defining a specific zone or category.
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我住在北京地区。
这个小区很漂亮。
区域之间有很大区别。
我们去风景区旅游吧。
社区服务非常方便。
郊区的生活节奏较慢。
自治区有独特的文化。
这个禁区禁止任何人进入。