zik6 hat6 si5直轄市直辖市
Jyutpingzik6 hat6 si5
Yalejihk haht síh
Definition
Direct-controlled municipality; a city under the direct administration of the central government.
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How it's used
This term is used exclusively in the context of mainland Chinese administrative geography. It carries a formal, political weight that distinguishes these cities from provincial-level entities. While it is a standard noun, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing politics, travel, or regional planning.
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Shanghai is a very important direct-controlled municipality.
Do you know how many direct-controlled municipalities there are in China?
Related words
Common phrases
the four direct-controlled municipalities
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
