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    Using 村庄 (cūnzhuāng) to refer to a village

    Location & Position

    Structure

    村庄 + Modifier / Standalone

    Explanation

    The noun 村庄 (cūnzhuāng) means "village." It refers to a small rural settlement, typically in the countryside. It is slightly more formal than 村子 and is often used in written or narrative contexts, such as 他们的村庄 meaning "their village."

    Examples

    • 这个村庄被群山环绕，景色非常美。

      zhège cūnzhuāng bèi qúnshān huánrào, jǐngsè fēicháng měi.

      This village is surrounded by mountains, and the scenery is very beautiful.

    • 他离开村庄已经十年了，一直想回去看看。

      tā líkāi cūnzhuāng yǐjīng shí nián le, yīzhí xiǎng huíqù kànkan.

      He left the village ten years ago and has always wanted to go back for a visit.

    • 战争结束后，村庄终于恢复了平静。

      zhànzhēng jiéshù hòu, cūnzhuāng zhōngyú huīfù le píngjìng.

      After the war ended, the village finally returned to peace.

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