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都市

dū shì

HSK 6

Meaning

  • city; metropolis

Definition

城市，尤其是繁华的大城市。

A city, especially a bustling metropolis.

Usage

通常用来指代人口密集、经济发达、文化多元的大型城市，强调其繁华和现代化的特征。

Usually used to refer to large cities with dense population, developed economy, and diverse culture, emphasizing their bustling and modern characteristics.

Examples

  • 1 上海是一座国际化大都市，吸引了许多外国游客。(Shanghai is an international metropolis that attracts many foreign visitors.)
  • 2 他厌倦了都市的喧嚣，决定搬到乡下生活。(He was tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and decided to move to the countryside.)
  • 3 都市生活的节奏很快，人们常常感到压力很大。(The pace of urban life is fast, and people often feel a lot of pressure.)
  • 4 这座新兴都市在短短十年内就建起了许多高楼大厦。(This emerging metropolis built many skyscrapers in just ten years.)
  • 5 都市的公共交通系统非常发达，出行很方便。(The public transportation system in the city is very developed, making travel convenient.)

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