The governing body of a specific administrative region, such as a province, city, or county, operating under the authority of the central government.

local; regional

A collection of historical and geographic records regarding a specific locality, covering its environment, climate, history, and customs.

Officials who manage the administration of local government areas at any level below the central government

The lowest level of the three-tier court system, situated in counties or cities to handle the first trial of civil and criminal cases.

A disease that is primarily prevalent in a specific geographic area or region.

Solar time based on the specific longitude of a location, where noon is defined as the moment the sun crosses the local meridian.

Tax collected and used by local governments (such as provincial or county governments) rather than the central government; also known as [[地税|地稅|di4 shui4]].

Any of the various traditional regional Chinese operas that use local dialects and melodies; examples include Sichuan opera or Henan opera

The unique character and flavor of a specific place, formed by its local customs, landscape, language, and culture; local color; provincialism

localism or regionalism; a way of thinking or acting that prioritizes local interests over the interests of the country or other regions as a whole

local autonomy or home rule; a political system where local citizens elect representatives to manage local public affairs under the supervision of the central government

the same place as before; a familiar meeting spot or stomping ground

historical administrative division referring to Outer Mongolia during the Republic of China period

Used as a question to ask for a specific location or what place.

the Kinki region of Japan, also known as the [[关西|關西|guan1 xi1]] region, including major cities such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe

Northern parts of a country; specifically refers to the northern geographic region of China including the Shandong Hills, Huang-Huai Plain, Loess Plateau, and Hexi Corridor.

to occupy room or space; to be in the way

People who live in and represent a specific area; local figures or dignitaries

Political or economic practices that prioritize local or regional interests over the interests of the whole nation, often involving restrictions on outsiders or outside goods.

A political system where the central government gives some powers to local governments while remaining in a supervisory role. Often contrasted with [[中央集权|中央集權|zhong1 yang1 ji2 quan2]]

local state administrative organ or local government organization

murine typhus fever; a disease transmitted to humans by fleas that have fed on infected rats

Traditional Chinese opera styles performed in local dialects that reflect the customs and folk culture of a specific region, such as [[越剧|越劇|yue4 ju4]], [[川剧|川劇|chuan1 ju4]], or [[豫剧|豫劇|yu4 ju4]]

local or narrow nationalism; a conservative and isolationist ideology within multi-ethnic countries that prioritizes local ethnic interests over national unity

government agency attached to a district court responsible for criminal investigations, public prosecutions, and overseeing the execution of criminal sentences

(historical) A food coupon issued by local governments in China during the planned economy era, valid only within a specific province or municipality