English–Chinese
“hometown” in Chinese
How to say “hometown” in Chinese
“Hometown” in Chinese is 出身 (chū shēn).
The background a person carries from the place and family into which life begins and develops.
Example sentences with 出身
他是名校出身，但为人很谦虚。tā shì míng xiào chū shēn dàn wéi rén hěn qiān xū
He is a graduate of a prestigious school, but he is very modest.
Tips for using 出身
- English speakers often expect one fixed location, but context can make this word describe social background, so a place name alone may not give the whole intended answer.
Other Chinese words for “hometown”
我的家乡在上海。wǒ de jiā xiāng zài shàng hǎi
My hometown is in Shanghai.
春节我回了故乡。chūn jié wǒ huí le gù xiāng
I went back to my hometown for Spring Festival.