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