dou1 sing4都城
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Yaledōu sìhng
Definition
Capital city.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the political center or capital of a state or empire. It carries a formal or historical tone and is rarely used in casual daily conversation when discussing modern cities. Use 首都 instead for contemporary international contexts.
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They used to live in that capital city.
Do you know where the capital city of that country is?
Related words
Common phrases
ancient capital city
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for modern cities like London or Tokyo in casual speech, as it sounds overly literary or archaic. Stick to 首都 for current political capitals.
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Grammar guides
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