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家乡
jiāxiāng
Description
家乡就是你出生、长大的地方。
"家乡" is the place where you were born and raised.
很多人在外面工作，但常常想念自己的家乡。
Many people work away from home but often miss their "家乡".
Meanings
家乡jiāxiāng
hometown; native place where one grew up
我的家乡在南方。
My hometown is in the south.
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Notes
- Etymology
家 (home) + 乡 (village, countryside), together meaning one's native place.
- Nuance
家乡 and 故乡 are close; 故乡 sounds more literary and emotional.
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