Definition

1. Noun:
   • Special zone: A designated area with unique administrative, economic, or legal regulations that differ from the rest of the country. It is often established to attract foreign investment, boost economic development, or test new policies.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chính phủ đang lên kế hoạch thành lập một đặc khu kinh tế mới. (The government is planning to establish a new special economic zone.)
  • Đặc khu hành chính này có luật pháp riêng. (This special administrative zone has its own laws.)

Advanced Usage

• "đặc khu kinh tế": Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
  • Doanh nghiệp được hưởng nhiều ưu đãi thuế khi hoạt động trong đặc khu kinh tế. (Businesses enjoy many tax incentives when operating in a Special Economic Zone.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khu kinh tế đặc biệt (n): Special Economic Zone. A more formal or descriptive term.
• Khu tự do (n): Free zone. Often refers to areas with relaxed trade regulations.

Synonyms

• Special administrative region: An area with a high degree of autonomy.
• Designated zone: A specifically demarcated area for a special purpose.

Related Concepts

• Khu chế xuất (n): Export Processing Zone. A type of special zone focused on manufacturing for export.
• Khu công nghệ cao (n): High-tech zone. A special zone dedicated to technology and innovation industries.

1. Special zone