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Noun — In China's administrative system, a district-level division used mainly for urban areas, as distinct from the more rural county-level "xian".

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Etymology

A romanization of the Mandarin word for "district," borrowed directly into English administrative and geographic writing about China.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “qu” mean?
The word “qu” means in China's administrative system, a district-level division used mainly for urban areas, as distinct from the more rural county-level "xian". In plain terms, an urban district in China, one level of its local government structure.
How do you use “qu” in a sentence?
Here is “qu” used in a sentence: “The new business district was designated a qu under the city government.”
What part of speech is “qu”?
“Qu” is a noun.
Is “qu” a common word?
“Qu” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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