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Definition
Provinces and cities, especially referring to provinces and province-level municipalities.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to administrative divisions within China, often used in formal or semi-formal contexts like government reports or news. While it combines two distinct administrative levels, it functions as a single collective noun when discussing regional development or policy. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe a specific location, as people would typically name the place directly.
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The development of this province and city is very fast.
Do you know which province or city is the most famous?
Related words
Common phrases
provinces and cities nationwide
provincial and municipal leaders
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
