Chinese

chéng
Meaning: city; town; city wall
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

這座古城的風景非常美麗。
这座古城的风景非常美丽。
The scenery of this ancient city is very beautiful.
將軍下令攻城。
The general ordered an attack on the city.
他家從城南遷到了城北。
His family moved from the south of the city to the north.
全城人民都在歡慶這個盛大的節日。
The people of the whole city are celebrating this grand festival.
警察正在全城搜捕那名逃犯。
The police are searching the whole city for that fugitive.

Usage Notes

Refers to a city, town, or the defensive walls of an ancient city.

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