Writing
当地 (dāngdì) — how to say "local" in Chinese
当地
Local
noun
Character composition
当
to be
地
place
Radicals / Keys
土
Earth
#32 · tǔ · 3 strokes
彐
Snout
#58 · jì · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
当地文化
dāngdì wénhuà
local culture
当地政府
dāngdì zhèngfǔ
local government
当地人
dāngdì rén
local person
Examples
去一个陌生的地方旅行时，最好先了解一下当地的风俗习惯。
When traveling to an unfamiliar place, it's best to first learn about local customs and habits.
当地人。
Local people.
Frequently asked questions
Local Chinese meaning
"local" in Chinese is 当地 (dāngdì).
当地 meaning in English
当地 (dāngdì) means "Local".
How is 当地 pronounced?
It is pronounced dāngdì (written as dangdi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "local" in Chinese characters?
It is written 当地: 当 has 6 strokes, 地 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 当地?
当地 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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