How to Say ‘Great Wall’ in Simplified Chinese
长城
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounce [长] as (chahng) and [城] as (chung).
🇨🇳 In China: Extending over 13,000 miles, the Great Wall is not actually one continuous wall, but a series of walls built by various dynasties.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
长城
[cháng chéng]
Great Wall
An ancient series of walls and fortifications located in northern China.
长城是中国的重要历史遗迹。
The Great Wall is an important historical site in China.
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