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金边
jīnbiān
Description
金边是柬埔寨的首都，也是这个国家最大的城市。
"金边" is the capital of Cambodia and its largest city.
很多人去金边旅游，看有名的王宫和寺庙。
Many people travel to "金边" to see the famous royal palace and temples.
Meanings
金边Jīnbiān
Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia
我下个月要去金边工作。
I am going to work in Phnom Penh next month.
金边jīnbiān
gold edge or gold rim on an object
这个盘子有漂亮的金边。
This plate has a beautiful gold rim.
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Notes
- Etymology
金 (gold) + 边 (edge/border); as a place name it transliterates the Khmer name.
- Nuance
capitalized 'Phnom Penh' when a city; lowercase 'gold rim' when describing an object.
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