城
市

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The word "城市" is formed by combining the character "城", which originally refers to a fortified city wall or enclosed urban area, with the character "市", which denotes a market or commercial center. Together, they semantically merge to represent the concept of a city as both a populated settlement and a hub of trade, creating a compound term that comprehensively describes an urban environment.

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北京是一个大城市。

Běijīng shì yī gè dà chéngshì.

Beijing is a big city.

这个城市有很多公园。

Zhège chéngshì yǒu hěn duō gōngyuán.

This city has many parks.

现代城市需要更好的公共交通。

Xiàndài chéngshì xūyào gèng hǎo de gōnggòng jiāotōng.

Modern cities need better public transportation.

城市规划师致力于改善居民的生活质量。

Chéngshì guīhuà shī zhìlì yú gǎishàn jūmín de shēnghuó zhìliàng.

City planners are committed to improving the quality of life for residents.

随着城市化进程的加速，环境污染问题日益严峻。

Suízhe chéngshìhuà jìnchéng de jiāsù, huánjìng wūrǎn wèntí rìyì yánjùn.

With the acceleration of urbanization, environmental pollution problems are becoming increasingly severe.

Word Definition - 城市

chéng shì city; town; CL:座[zuò]

Individual Character Details

城 chéng
市 shì