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Expressing "Shenzhen" with 深圳 (Shēnzhèn)
Structure
深圳
Explanation
The word 深圳 (Shēnzhèn) is the name of a major city in southern China's Guangdong Province, known as a leading technology and manufacturing hub. Unlike many transliterated place names, 深圳 is a native Chinese name with historical roots. It is one of China's most prominent cities and frequently appears in economic and technology news.
Examples
深圳是中国最重要的科技创新城市之一。
shēnzhèn shì zhōngguó zuì zhòngyào de kējì chuàngxīn chéngshì zhī yī.
Shenzhen is one of China's most important cities for technological innovation.
我打算暑假去深圳看看那边的发展。
wǒ dǎsuàn shǔjià qù shēnzhèn kànkan nàbiān de fāzhǎn.
I plan to visit Shenzhen during summer break to see the development there.
很多年轻人选择去深圳创业。
hěn duō niánqīngrén xuǎnzé qù shēnzhèn chuàngyè.
Many young people choose to go to Shenzhen to start a business.