塞北

Sàiběi
(old) territories north of the Great Wall

CEDICT

old

Entry Composition

=1 塞 sāi
  1. to plug; to stop up; to stuff in
  2. (bound form) a stopper; a cork
=1 塞 sài (bound form) strategic stronghold
=1 塞 sè (bound form) to block; to obstruct
2 北 běi
  1. north
  2. (classical) to be defeated