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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Chengdu
"Chengdu ist die Hauptstadt der Provinz Sichuan."
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The capital of Sichuan Province in Southwest China, known as a major economic, financial, commercial, cultural, transportation, and communication center.
"Chengdu is famous for its relaxed lifestyle, spicy cuisine, and as the home of the giant panda."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Chinese pinyin for 成都, a historical name dating back to the Warring States period and the establishment of the Shu kingdom. The name literally translates to 'becoming a capital' or 'completing the metropolis', reflecting its ancient historical significance as a major political and economic hub in southwestern China.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Chengdu" is said worldwide
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Chengdu
Transliteration: Chengdu
"Chengdu est une grande ville de la Chine du Sud-Ouest."
Chengdu
Transliteration: Chengdu
"Chengdu ist die Hauptstadt der Provinz Sichuan."
Chengdu
Transliteration: Chengdu
"Chengdu è una grande città della Cina meridionale."
Chengdú
Transliteration: Chengdu
"Chengdú es conocida por su deliciosa comida picante."
Chengdu
Transliteration: Chengdu
"Chengdu é uma das cidades mais populosas do oeste da China."
चेंग्दू
Transliteration: Chengdu
"चेंग्दू दक्षिण-पश्चिम चीन का एक प्रमुख शहर है।"
成都
Transliteration: Chéngdū
"成都是一座历史悠久的文化名城。"
청두
Transliteration: Cheongdu
"청두에는 많은 팬더가 살고 있습니다."
成都
Transliteration: Seito / Chengdū
"成都は中国四川省の省都です。"
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