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Definition
To divide an area into smaller districts for easier management.
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How it's used
Focuses on the administrative or logistical act of partitioning a larger area into smaller, manageable zones. It is frequently used in discussions about urban planning, government policy, or organizational structures within Hong Kong. Unlike general words for splitting, this specifically implies a systematic or official division.
Examples
The government decided to manage this area by dividing it into districts.
Do you know how they divide it into districts?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 分開, which simply means to separate two things. 分區 implies a formal or structured division of a territory or space, whereas 分開 is a general term for separating objects or people.
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