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Chongqing

Chongqing

4 6.8
A large city in south central China on the Yangtze River known for industry and spicy food
  • proper noun
  • /ˈtʃɔŋˈtʃɪŋ/
: Chongqing
  • During my visit to Chongqing, I was amazed by the stunning views of the river and hills.
  • the city of Chongqing
  • Chongqing has grown
  • Chongqing, in China

I was born in China, Chongqing, land of hot pot.

Examples

  • There's a cloud cover over Chongqing.

    Air Strike (2018)

  • One notable project is the expansion of Chongqing's Jiangbei Airport, where two new terminals are planned.

    Academic text (2010)

  • I was born in China, Chongqing, land of hot pot.

    Hafu Go

  • The truck has crossed the river and entered Chongqing from here.

    Air Strike (2018)

  • Most of China's big cities are vast and flat, but in Chongqing everything is going up or coming down.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Thirty million of them live in Chongqing, the world's largest metropolitan region.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • The construction crew changed direction again, and Liu left for another project in the city of Chongqing.

    Academic text (2011)

  • China Air will fly me direct from Chongqing to Tokyo's Narita, first stop on the long journey home.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Chongqing is a bustling city in Chongqing, known for its vibrant culture and delicious hot pot.

  • The Yangtze River flows through Chongqing, making it a crucial commercial hub in western China.

Synonyms

Chungking
vsChongqing
  • Archaic
1 8.1

An old spelling of Chongqing, a large city on the Yangtze River in south-central China

is the current standardized spelling for that city

Surface Forms

Chongqing main

Etymology

The word Chongqing comes from two Chinese characters: 重 meaning 'double' and 庆 meaning 'celebration'. It was named to mark a 'double celebration' in the city's past, so the name helps you remember that Chongqing literally means a place of joy or celebration.