No. 5,352 in Chinese
京城
"京城" means "capital city."
In a sentence
许多游客都喜欢在京城观光著名的故宫和天安门广场。
Many tourists enjoy visiting famous sites like the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in the capital city.
In this sentence, '京城' translates to 'capital city', referring to Beijing as the political and cultural center of China.
京城的夜晚，总是灯火辉煌，充满活力。
The nights in the capital city are always brightly lit and full of energy.
Here, '京城' is used poetically to convey the charm and vibrancy of Beijing during nighttime.
他在京城发展事业，因为这里机会较多。
He developed his career in the capital city because there are more opportunities here.
This usage of '京城' emphasizes its role as a hub for economic and professional opportunities.
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