Chungking

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. a city in south-central China on the Chang Jiang; a commercial center for western China

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