The Chinese word 首都 translates to “capital city” in English. It is commonly used to refer to the main city of a country or region that serves as the political, cultural, and economic center. For example, Beijing is the 首都 of China, Tokyo is the 首都 of Japan, and Seoul is the 首都 of South Korea. The word 首都 is an important term in Chinese politics and international relations, as it is often used in discussions about diplomacy, trade, and governance.
Translation
Noun: capital city
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 北京是中国的首都 | běijīng shì zhōngguó de shǒudū | Beijing is the capital of China |
| 首都的建设需要大量的资金和人力 | shǒudū de jiànshè yàoqiú dàliàng de zījīn hé rénlì | Building a capital requires a lot of funds and manpower |
| 首都的交通拥堵是一个大问题 | shǒudū de jiāotōng yōngdǔ shì yīgè dà wèntí | Traffic congestion in the capital is a big problem |
| 这个国家的首都非常美丽 | zhège guójiā de shǒudū fēicháng měilì | The capital of this country is very beautiful |
| 首都的文化底蕴非常深厚 | shǒudū de wénhuà dǐyùn fēicháng shēnhòu | The cultural heritage of the capital is very profound |
| 一些国家的首都也是最大的城市 | yīxiē guójiā de shǒudū yě shì zuìdà de chéngshì | Some countries’ capitals are also their largest cities |
| 首都的发展是整个国家发展的重要指标 | shǒudū de fāzhǎn shì zhěnggè guójiā fāzhǎn de zhòngyào zhǐbiāo | The development of the capital is an important indicator of the development of the entire country |
HSK
首都 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 3.
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