English–Chinese
“great wall” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyincháng chéng
Example
我下个月要去长城旅行。wǒ xià gè yuè yào qù cháng chéng lǚ xíng
I am going to travel to the Great Wall next month.
How to say “great wall” in Chinese
“Great wall” in Chinese is 长城 (cháng chéng).
A defensive wall system whose great length is its defining feature.
Example sentences with 长城
爬长城时要注意安全。pá cháng chéng shí yào zhù yì ān quán
Be careful when climbing the Great Wall.
Tips for using 长城
- English treats the famous landmark as a fixed proper name, while Chinese can use the same word for a long defensive wall in a general sense, so context determines the reference.