城
city wall; city; urban area
Meanings
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city wall; rampart
Refers to the defensive stone or earthen wall surrounding a traditional Chinese city.
Outside the city wall there is a patch of lush green wheat fields.
The Great Wall is a great ancient architectural project of China.
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The ancient city wall of Xi'an is very well preserved.
Soldiers patrol on the city wall.
The enemy broke through the south gate of the city wall.
noun
urban area; district within city walls
Refers to the enclosed area within the city wall, or the central urban district.
This community is located in the center of the urban district.
Housing prices in the eastern urban area are much higher than those in the west.
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We will have dinner at a restaurant in the eastern part of the city.
Traffic in the city center is always very congested.
On weekends, the park in the western part of the city is crowded with tourists.
noun
city (opposite of countryside)
General term for a populated urban area, used in contrast to rural villages or countryside.
After graduating from college, he stayed to work in the mountain city.
Many young people choose to go to the city to work and earn money.
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This storm brought news that caused a stir across the city.
This heavy rain fell across several cities, causing severe flood disasters.
We are holding a material exchange conference between urban and rural areas.