English–Chinese
“town” in Chinese
How to say “town” in Chinese
“Town” in Chinese is 镇 (zhèn).
A small countryside hub linking scattered villages with regular markets, shops, and administrative services.
Example sentences with 镇
古镇以保存完好的老建筑而闻名。gǔ zhèn yǐ bǎo cún wán hǎo de lǎo jiàn zhù ér wén míng
The old town is famous for its well-preserved old buildings.
Tips for using 镇
- The pattern 镇中心 (zhèn zhōngxīn, "town center") is useful for locating shops, offices, and services without suggesting the large scale that city-related words can suggest.
Other Chinese words for “town”
很多城镇都有自己的特色小吃。hěn duō chéng zhèn dōu yǒu zì jǐ de tè sè xiǎo chī
Many towns each have their own specialty snacks.