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local

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

dang1di4 • dāngdì

Meaning


Primary

local

Alternatives

locality

Mnemonic Updated October 16, 2026


当地 local describes anything that 当 works as the true stuff going on around on the 地 ground of an area.

Usage


我 想 试试 当地 的 食物。

I want to try the local food.

当地 人 很 友善。

The local people are very friendly.

这 间 店 卖 当地 水果。

This shop sells local fruit.