No. 1,453 in Chinese
大陆
Mainland.
In a sentence
大陆的气候变化多端。
The mainland's climate is ever-changing.
In this sentence, '大陆' refers to the general landmass or continent, specifically 'mainland'.
许多稀有动物生活在大陆地区。
Many rare animals live in mainland regions.
Here, '大陆' indicates regions within the continental area, emphasizing geographic habitat.
大陆是一个重要的文化交流中心。
The mainland is an important center for cultural exchange.
In this usage, '大陆' represents a socio-cultural concept likened to the dominant landmass, highlighting its role in interactions.
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