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都市 (dū shì): city

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
city
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • city
  • metropolis

Chinese explanation

  • 人口密集、工商业发达的大城市,通常是一个地区的政治、经济或文化中心
  • 也常用来形容现代城市生活,与乡村相对。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

all

HSK 3

market

Example sentences

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In modern metropolises like Beijing and Shanghai, the pace of life is fast, but there are also many opportunities.

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After graduating from university, he chose to stay and work in this bustling metropolis instead of returning to his hometown town.

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Every night, the city lights illuminate the entire street, attracting many young people to come out for walks and shopping.

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As the city continues to expand, suburban farmland is gradually turning into high-rise buildings.

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He is used to the conveniences of the city, such as being able to order takeout at any time and having an extensive subway network.

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