No. 5,293 in Chinese
中西部
"Central and western regions."
In a sentence
美国的中西部地区以农田和宽广的平原著称。
The Midwest region of the United States is known for its farmlands and vast plains.
'中西部' is used here to specify a geographical region in the United States that combines central and western areas, referring to the 'Midwest'.
中西部的气候通常比东部更寒冷。
Climate in the Midwest is usually colder than in the East.
'中西部' in this sentence again denotes the Midwest, highlighting its climatic characteristics.
许多文化活动都在中西部的城市中举行。
Many cultural events are held in the cities of the Midwest.
'中西部' is used to specify the locational context of cultural events, indicating its role as an identifiable region for events.
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