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🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

日内瓦

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Rì nèi wǎ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Geneva/dʒəˈniː.və/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"日内瓦是国际组织的主要中心之一。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A city in Switzerland, known for its Red Cross headquarters and as a center for international diplomacy.

    "Geneva is often referred to as the 'capital of peace' due to its role in hosting numerous international organizations."
  2. 2

    A type of watch or clock made in Geneva, known for its high quality and craftsmanship.

    "The Geneva watchmakers are renowned for their precision and intricate designs."
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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'Genava', a name of Celtic origin probably meaning 'mouth' or 'confluence', referring to the city's location where the Rhône river flows out of Lake Geneva. Over centuries, the name evolved through Old French and Middle English into the modern English form Geneva.

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