🇨🇳 How to say

“city” in Chinese

城市chéngshì
Illustration of "city" in a Chinese cultural setting
A vibrant city skyline at dusk, with towering skyscrapers lit by thousands of windows, busy streets filled with cars and…

Usage note

城市 refers to any urban area, big or small, and is a neutral, everyday word. You can use it to talk about where you live, work, or visit—just like 'city' in English.

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