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首都
shǒudū
Description
首都是一个国家最重要的城市，政府一般都在那里。
The 首都 is the most important city in a country, where the government is usually located.
比如，北京是中国的首都。
For example, Beijing is the capital of China.
Meanings
首都shǒudū
capital city of a country
东京是日本的首都。
Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
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Notes
- Etymology
首 (head/chief) + 都 (metropolis), literally the "chief city".
- Nuance
refers to a nation's capital; a provincial capital is 省会 instead.
In videos
“那他把这里当做他的首都。”
“就只能是跑到首都来谋生吧”
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