English–Chinese
“city wall” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchéng qiáng
Example
这座古城的城墙保存得很好。zhè zuò gǔ chéng de chéng qiáng bǎo cún de hěn hǎo
The city wall of this ancient city is very well preserved.
How to say “city wall” in Chinese
“City wall” in Chinese is 城墙 (chéng qiáng).
A high, solid barrier that surrounds a city and keeps attackers outside.
Example sentences with 城墙
古时候士兵轮流守卫城墙，保持城防。gǔ shí hòu shì bīng lún liú shǒu wèi chéng qiáng bǎo chí chéng fáng
In ancient times, soldiers took turns guarding the city wall and maintaining the city's defenses.
Tips for using 城墙
- In modern Chinese, 城墙 (chéngqiáng, "city wall") usually brings a historical or cultural setting to mind, especially when people discuss old cities, repairs, or preservation.