Writing
首都 (shǒudū) — how to say "capital" in Chinese
首都
Capital
noun
Character composition
首
first
都
capital
Radicals / Keys
首
Head
#185 · shǒu · 9 strokes
邑
City
#163 · yì · 7 strokes
Collocations
首都机场
shǒudū jīchǎng
capital airport
去首都
qù shǒudū
go to the capital
首都北京
shǒudū Běijīng
capital Beijing
Examples
作为国家的首都，这座城市不仅是政治中心，也是文化和经济的重要中心。
As the nation's capital, this city is not only a political center but also an important cultural and economic hub.
北京是中国的首都。
Beijing is the capital of China.
Frequently asked questions
Capital in Chinese meaning
"capital" in Chinese is 首都 (shǒudū).
首都 meaning in English
首都 (shǒudū) means "Capital".
How is 首都 pronounced?
It is pronounced shǒudū (written as shoudu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "capital" in Chinese characters?
It is written 首都: 首 has 9 strokes, 都 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 首都?
首都 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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