"mainland" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 大陆

Definition

国家或大陆的主要部分，不包括附近或附属的岛屿。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Mainland”常用于地理或旅游语境，与“岛屿”对比（如“mainland China”指大陆）。注意不要与“continent”（洲）混淆。

Examples

We took a ferry from the island to the mainland.

我们从岛上乘渡轮去了**大陆**。

The animals live only on the mainland.

这些动物只生活在**大陆**上。

My family moved from an island to the mainland for work.

我的家人为了工作从岛上搬到了**大陆**。

Flights to the mainland are often cheaper in winter.

冬季前往**大陆**的航班通常更便宜。

Many tourists visit the islands but rarely explore the mainland.

许多游客参观岛屿，却很少探索**大陆**。

If you want more shopping options, head to the mainland.

如果你想有更多购物选择，就去**大陆**吧。