Chungking
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major city in south-central China: "Chungking" refers to a large, historically significant city located in the south-central region of China, on the Yangtze River (Chang Jiang). It is a major commercial and industrial hub for western China.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- During World War II, Chungking served as the provisional capital of China.
- The economic growth of western China is often linked to developments in Chungking.
Advanced Usage
- Historical context: The name "Chungking" is a former romanization of the city's name. In modern contexts, the official transliteration "Chongqing" is predominantly used.
- The wartime archives contain many documents referring to the city as Chungking.
Variants and Related Words
- Chongqing (n): The modern, standard Pinyin romanization for the same city.
- Chongqing is now one of China's four direct-controlled municipalities.
Synonyms
- Municipality: A major city with administrative status equal to a province.
- Metropolis: A very large and densely populated urban area.
Noun
- a city in south-central China on the Chang Jiang; a commercial center for western China