Chinese

shǒudū
Meaning: capital (city)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

首
都

Example sentences

Beijing is the capital of China.
北京是中國的首都。
北京是中国的首都。
Beijing is the capital of China.
兩國領導人將於下週在首都進行正式會面。
两国领导人将于下周在首都进行正式会面。
The leaders of the two countries will have a formal meeting in the capital next week.
這個國家的政治體制趨向於中央集權,權力集中在首都。
这个国家的政治体制趋向于中央集权,权力集中在首都。
The political system of this country tends towards centralization of power, with power concentrated in the capital.
柏林是德國的首都,也是一個充滿歷史的城市。
柏林是德国的首都,也是一个充满历史的城市。
Berlin is the capital of Germany and also a city full of history.

Usage Notes

Refers to the city that functions as the seat of government.

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