soeng1 sing4商城
Jyutpingsoeng1 sing4
Yalesēung sìhng
Definition
Shopping mall; commercial center or complex.
neutralshoppingplaces
How it's used
While 商城 is understood, it is not the most common term used by locals in daily life. Most people prefer using 商場 when referring to a standard shopping mall. 商城 often carries a slightly grander or more commercial connotation, sometimes used for large-scale developments or online platforms.
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This shopping center has opened many new shops.
Do you know which shopping center has a cinema?
Related words
Common phrases
large-scale shopping center
Common mistake
Learners often use 商城 when they actually mean 商場. Using 商城 for a typical neighborhood mall can sound slightly unnatural or overly formal.
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