How to Say ‘Small town’ in Simplified Chinese
小镇
💬 Usage Tip: The word [小镇] (shiao-jan) is a combination of [小], meaning 'small', and [镇], meaning 'town'.
🇨🇳 In China: China has many picturesque small towns with traditional architecture and rich histories that inspire art and music.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
小镇
[xiǎo zhèn]
small town
A small community or settlement, smaller than a city.
我在这个小镇生活了十年。
I have lived in this small town for ten years.
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