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How to Say ‘West Lake in Hangzhou’ in Simplified Chinese

杭州西湖

💬 Usage Tip: The central term [西湖] stands for 'West Lake'.

🇨🇳 In China: Celebrated for its natural beauty and cultural sites, West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

杭州

[háng zhōu]

Hangzhou

A city in eastern China, noted for its historical relics and natural scenery.

Example

杭州以西湖著称。

Hangzhou is famous for West Lake.

西湖

[xī hú]

West Lake

A freshwater lake in Hangzhou, celebrated for its beauty and cultural importance.

Example

西湖被称为“人间天堂”。

West Lake is acclaimed as 'Heaven on Earth'.

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