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How to Say ‘Dali Old Town’ in Simplified Chinese

大理古城

💬 Usage Tip: [大理] means 'great principle', and [古城] means 'ancient city'.

🇨🇳 In China: Dali is known for its well-preserved ancient buildings and vibrant Bai ethnic culture.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

大理

[dà lǐ]

Dali

An ancient city in Yunnan Province, known for its preserved Bai architecture.

Example

大理古城是云南的著名景点。

Dali Ancient Town is a famous attraction in Yunnan.

古城

[gǔ chéng]

Ancient City

Refers to historical old towns with preserved ancient architecture.

Example

大理古城保留了许多古老建筑。

Dali Ancient City has preserved many ancient buildings.

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