当地 dāngdì local
How to remember 当地: 当 act as + 地 ground = local.
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How it is used
- Local (to a place being discussed): 当地人 (dāngdì rén) local people; 当地政府 local government.
- Means "of that place" relative to what's mentioned, not necessarily where the speaker is.
- Contrast 本地 (běndì, local to here/native place); 当地 points to the locale in context.