the mainland of China, usually excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau and the region of Taiwan

the Americas; used to refer to North and South America as opposed to the Old World [[旧大陆|舊大陸|jiu4 da4 lu4]]

The Eurasian continent, encompassing both Europe and Asia

The part of the continental margin that extends from the shoreline to the ocean, characterized by a gentle slope and shallow depth.

a large landmass that is smaller than a continent and has some geographic or political independence

Eurasian land bridge, referring to the rail line that links China and Europe

A type of climate found in the interior of large landmasses, characterized by hot summers, cold winters, large temperature variations, and low rainfall.

The combined landmass of Europe and Asia

The overland transport corridor connecting Asia and Europe via rail; primarily refers to the transit routes linking ports on the Pacific coast of China or Russia to ports in Europe like Rotterdam.

The gradual movement of the Earth's continents relative to each other over geological time

having characteristics of a large landmass, especially regarding climate or geography; continental

Pangea, the supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras in geology

The steep slope connecting the outer edge of the continental shelf to the deep ocean floor.

large sections of the Earth's crust that form the continents, used in the context of geology

The relatively shallow, gently sloping area of the seabed that extends from the edge of a continent to a depth of about 200 meters.

The surge of interest and activity from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau toward Mainland China, including family visits, investment, and tourism; mainland rush.

the portion of a continent that is submerged under an area of relatively shallow water

Asia, Africa, and Europe as opposed to the Americas; also known as [[旧世界|舊世界|jiu4 shi4 jie4]]

the mainland of Europe or the European continent

the North and South American continents

the supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras

To be stationed on the continent; specifically refers to being based in the mainland People's Republic of China.

The central regions of the Eurasian continent, specifically referring to Central Asia and Xinjiang

an advisory body of the Republic of China government established to research and plan for the reclamation of mainland China during the Cold War era

the subcontinent of South Asia, primarily consisting of the Indian Peninsula

Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, an identity document for Taiwan citizens to travel to mainland China

laborer or worker from mainland China, particularly used in a Taiwan context

A term used primarily in Taiwan to refer to the people of mainland China.

continental nation or land-based country, as opposed to an island nation

the mainland region; specifically the territory of the People's Republic of China excluding Hong Kong and Macau, often used in a legal or political context in Taiwan to refer to [[中国大陆|中國大陸|zhong1 guo2 da4 lu4]]

Term used in Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Macao for a young woman from Mainland China, often carrying a derogatory or condescending tone.

cabinet-level administrative agency under the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) responsible for planning and handling affairs related to mainland China

Taiwan term for a tourist from mainland China

the sloping edge of a continent that connects the continental shelf to the deep ocean floor

A large tectonic plate composed of continental crust

The legal system based on Roman law used in continental Europe and many other parts of the world, contrasted with the [[海洋法系|海洋法系|hai3 yang2 fa3 xi4]] used in English-speaking countries

the area of seabed around a large landmass where the sea is relatively shallow compared with the open ocean