English–Chinese
“urban area” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchéng qū
Example
他在城区开了一家小店。tā zài chéng qū kāi le yì jiā xiǎo diàn
He opened a small shop in the urban area.
How to say “urban area” in Chinese
“Urban area” in Chinese is 城区 (chéng qū).
A city's officially bounded built-up zone, from the central core through homes and shops.
Example sentences with 城区
政府正在改善城区的交通状况。zhèng fǔ zhèng zài gǎi shàn chéng qū de jiāo tōng zhuàng kuàng
The government is improving traffic conditions in the urban area.
Tips for using 城区
- When a map, address, or notice uses this word, it often marks a broad zone rather than a single neighborhood, so a street or landmark may still be needed.