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    Referring to 'New York' with 纽约 (Niǔyuē)

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    Structure

    纽约 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 纽约 (Niǔyuē) is the Chinese name for 'New York.' It is used to refer to both New York City and New York State, and often appears as a modifier before other nouns. For example, 纽约法律 means 'New York law.'

    Examples

    • 他在纽约住了五年。

      Tā zài Niǔyuē zhù le wǔ nián.

      He lived in New York for five years.

    • 纽约的生活节奏特别快。

      Niǔyuē de shēnghuó jiézòu tèbié kuài.

      The pace of life in New York is especially fast.

    • 我们计划下个月去纽约出差。

      Wǒmen jìhuà xià ge yuè qù Niǔyuē chūchāi.

      We plan to go to New York on a business trip next month.

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