ancient capital; former capital
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
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ancient capital; former capital
formalRefers to a city that was once the capital of a country or dynasty, often with historical significance and cultural heritage.
Xī西
ān安
shì是
shí十
sān三
cháo朝
gù故
dū都
，
lì历
shǐ史
wén文
huà化
dǐ底
yùn蕴
shēn深
hòu厚
。
Xi'an is the former capital of thirteen dynasties, with a deep historical and cultural heritage.
Zhè这
zuò座
gù故
dū都
jiàn见
zhèng证
le了
wáng王
cháo朝
de的
xīng兴
shuāi衰
。
This former capital witnessed the rise and fall of dynasties.
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Jīn金
líng陵
zuò作
wéi为
liù六
cháo朝
gù故
dū都
，
liú留
xià下
le了
xǔ许
duō多
míng名
shèng胜
gǔ古
jì迹
。
As the former capital of the Six Dynasties, Jinling (Nanjing) has left behind many scenic spots and historical sites.