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“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 pedestrians, and colorful neon signs glowing against the twilight sky.

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.

Examples

  • 北京是一个大城市。

    Beijing is a big city.

  • 我喜欢城市里的公园。

    I like the parks in the city.

  • 他住在这个城市。

    He lives in this city.

Quick check

What does "城市" mean?

  • A. city
  • B. week
  • C. time
  • D. window

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