noun
Chūetsu region
Refers to the central part of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. Commonly used in place names and news.
中越地方は米どころとして知られている。
The Chūetsu region is known as a rice-producing area.
noun
China and Vietnam; Sino-Vietnamese
Abbreviation for 中国 (China) and 越南 (Vietnam). Also used in terms like 中越戦争 (Sino-Vietnamese War).
中越関係は近年改善している。
China-Vietnam relations have improved in recent years.