Writing
乡镇 (xiāng zhèn) — how to say "township" in Chinese
乡镇
Township, small town
noun
Character composition
乡
village, countryside
镇
small town, settlement
Radicals / Keys
幺
Short thread
#52 · yāo · 3 strokes
金
Gold
#167 · jīn · 8 strokes
Collocations
乡镇经济
xiāng zhèn jīng jì
township economy
乡镇政府
xiāng zhèn zhèng fǔ
township government
Examples
这个乡镇的风景很美，空气也很好。
This township has very beautiful scenery and clean air.
我住在乡镇。
I live in a small town.
Frequently asked questions
Township meaning in Chinese
"township" in Chinese is 乡镇 (xiāng zhèn).
What does 乡镇 mean in English?
乡镇 (xiāng zhèn) means "Township, small town".
How is 乡镇 pronounced?
It is pronounced xiāng zhèn (written as xiang zhen, xiangzhen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "township" in Chinese characters?
It is written 乡镇: 乡 has 3 strokes, 镇 has 15 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 乡镇?
乡镇 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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