This is the 8334th most frequent Chinese word.
local
The Chinese word "local" (当地/dāngdì) refers to something related to a particular area or region.
The word '地方' (local) is used here to refer to characteristic specialties of a particular area.
这个地区有很多地方特色的美食。
This region has many local specialty foods.
The word '当地' (local) is used to denote citizens or residents belonging to a specific area.
在旅行时，我更喜欢住在当地人的家里。
When traveling, I prefer staying in local people's homes.
The word '本地' (local) is used here to specify the origin of the products being from a nearby or defined area.