Chinese
xiāng
Meaning: hometown; village; countryside
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

鄉
乡

Example sentences

After working in the city for many years, he finally returned to his hometown.
他在領到醫師執照後,決定回鄉執業。
他在领到医师执照后,决定回乡执业。
After receiving his medical license, he decided to return to his hometown to practice.

Usage Notes

Refers to one's birthplace or rural areas. Commonly found in compounds like '家鄉' (hometown).

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