Chinese word

都会

Pronunciation

Pinyindū huì

Meaning

  • nouncity

Example

她喜欢都会的生活。tā xǐ huān dū huì de shēng huó

She likes city life.

Illustration for 都会 (city)

More examples

许多年轻人涌向都会寻梦。xǔ duō nián qīng rén yǒng xiàng dū huì xún mèng

Many young people flock to the city to pursue their dreams.

Core concept

A large urban setting where modern services, entertainment, and city-based life are concentrated.

Common phrases

  • 都会居民dū huì jū mín

    city residents

  • 远离都会yuǎn lí dū huì

    stay away from the city

  • 都会夜景dū huì yè jǐng

    city night views

Similar words

城市chéng shì: A populated urban center with many buildings and important administrative and commercial activity.
都市dū shì: A city with advanced economic, cultural, and transportation functions.
大都市dà dū shì: A major city whose very large population and economy support plentiful facilities and services.

Definition in Chinese

指具有现代化设施、娱乐和服务业集中、生活方式城市化的较大城市，多用于对比乡村或郊区的城市环境。zhǐ jù yǒu xiàn dài huà shè shī yú lè hé fú wù yè jí zhōng shēng huó fāng shì chéng shì huà de jiào dà chéng shì duō yòng yú duì bǐ xiāng cūn huò jiāo qū de chéng shì huán jìng

Word origin

都会 (dūhuì, "metropolis") is formed from 都 (dū, "major city") and 会 (huì, "gather"), suggesting a city where people, services, and activities come together.

Usage tips

  • When this noun modifies another noun, it often highlights urban living and convenience rather than simply naming a city, especially in contrast with rural or suburban life.

Other meanings

  • metropolisnoun

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