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Definition
Ningxia, an autonomous region in northwest China with Yinchuan as its capital.
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How it's used
Geographical names like this are typically used without a measure word when referring to the region as a whole. It is treated as a proper noun and functions similarly to other province names in Cantonese sentences. When discussing the region, speakers often emphasize its status as an autonomous region to distinguish it from other provinces.
Examples
Are you going to Ningxia for a trip this summer vacation?
Related words
Common phrases
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
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