No. 5,705 in Chinese
县城
County town.
In a sentence
我今天去县城购物。
I went to the county town to shop today.
In this sentence, '县城' refers to the administrative and commercial center of a county where people can access various facilities and services.
这个县城的风景非常美丽。
The scenery of this county town is very beautiful.
Here, '县城' emphasizes the geographical and cultural aspects of the county town, highlighting its aesthetic or touristic value.
他从县城搬到了大城市工作。
He moved from the county town to a big city to work.
In this context, '县城' is used to contrast smaller administrative units with larger urban areas, reflecting a change in living environment or work location.
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