Chinese word

城墙

Pronunciation

Pinyinchéng qiáng

Meaning

  • nouncity wall

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.

Illustration for 城墙 (city wall)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A high, solid barrier that surrounds a city and keeps attackers outside.

Common phrases

  • 加固城墙jiā gù chéng qiáng

    reinforce the city wall

  • 守卫城墙shǒu wèi chéng qiáng

    guard the city wall

  • 沿着城墙走yán zhe chéng qiáng zǒu

    walk along the city wall

Similar words

城壁chéng bì: A fortified wall enclosing a city, usually built from earth or stone.
护城河hù chéng hé: A ditch filled with water around a city that makes entry harder for attackers.
城门chéng mén: An opening with a gate in a city wall that allows people to enter or leave.
城楼chéng lóu: A raised building on a city wall or gate for guards to watch from and defend the city.

Definition in Chinese

城市外围用来防守的墙体，通常由土、石等筑成，用以保护城内并阻挡敌人。chéng shì wài wéi yòng lái fáng shǒu de qiáng tǐ tōng cháng yóu tǔ shí děng zhù chéng yòng yǐ bǎo hù chéng nèi bìng zú dǎng dí rén

Word origin

城 (chéng, "city") + 墙 (qiáng, "wall") forms a compound meaning the wall built around a city for defense.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • fortificationsnoun
  • rampartnoun

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