noun
special ward
Abbreviation of 特別区. Refers to the 23 special wards of Tokyo.
See also: 特別区
東京の特区は23区あります。
There are 23 special wards in Tokyo.
noun
Abbreviation of 特別経済区. Used in the context of Chinese economic policy.
See also: 特別経済区
深圳は中国の特区の一つです。
Shenzhen is one of China's special economic zones.
noun
special administrative region (China)
Abbreviation of 特別行政区. Refers to regions like Hong Kong and Macau.
See also: 特別行政区
香港は中国の特区です。
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China.
Full form for special administrative region. 特区 is the shorter, more common term in everyday references to Hong Kong and Macau.
Abbreviation of various compounds beginning with 特別 (special) and ending with 区 (ward/zone/district). The specific full form depends on context.