保护区 (bǎohùqū): conservation district

Measure Word

一个保护区 gè

Meanings

1 conservation district
2 nature reserve
3 protected area

Characters

保

bǎo

to protect; to safeguard

Examples

HSK 4

这片森林已经被划为自然保护区。

Zhè piàn sēnlín yǐjīng bèi huà wéi zìrán bǎohùqū.

This forest has been designated as a nature reserve.

HSK 5

大熊猫保护区在四川。

Dàxióngmāo bǎohùqū zài Sìchuān.

The giant panda reserve is in Sichuan.

Tips

usage

保护区 is often preceded by 自然 (nature) to form 自然保护区 (nature reserve). China has over 2,700 nature reserves covering about 15% of its land area.

Stroke Order

保 bǎo

护 hù

区 qū

Related Words

保护 bǎohù HSK 3 #471

to protect / to safeguard / protection

保护费 bǎohùfèi #18,762

protection money / protection racket fee

保护性 bǎohùxìng #17,280

protective

保护神 bǎohùshén #22,311

patron saint / guardian deity / protector

保护伞 bǎohùsǎn #27,679

protective umbrella / shield; backer; patron who provides cover or protection

国家重点保护野生动物名录 guójiā zhòngdiǎn bǎohù yěshēng dòngwù mínglù

List of National Key Protected Wild Animals (official Chinese wildlife protection list)

区域 qūyù HSK 5 #2,188

area / region / district

地区 dìqū HSK 3 #1,753

region / area / district

区 qū HSK 3 #958

area; district; region / to distinguish; to differentiate

保留 bǎoliú HSK 3 #2,605

to retain / to keep / to reserve