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    Referring to Washington with 华盛顿 (Huáshèngdùn)

    Location & Position

    Structure

    华盛顿 + Noun / 在 + 华盛顿

    Explanation

    The proper noun 华盛顿 (Huáshèngdùn) is the Chinese transliteration of "Washington" and can refer to either Washington, D.C. (the U.S. capital) or Washington State. It is commonly encountered in news and political discussions about the United States.

    Examples

    • 华盛顿是美国的首都。

      Huáshèngdùn shì Měiguó de shǒudū.

      Washington is the capital of the United States.

    • 他下个月要去华盛顿出差。

      Tā xià gè yuè yào qù Huáshèngdùn chūchāi.

      He is going to Washington on a business trip next month.

    • 这条新闻是从华盛顿发出的。

      Zhè tiáo xīnwén shì cóng Huáshèngdùn fāchū de.

      This news was sent from Washington.

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