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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

[chéng]
  1. 1. noun [城墙] city wall
    outside the city
  2. 2. noun [城市] city
    go to town
  3. 3. noun [城镇] town

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

[chéng]
  1. 1. a large market or service-providing entity specializing in one particular business.
  2. 2. noun (city) wall
  3. 3. noun town (opposed to countryside)

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

[chéng]
  1. 1.
  2. 2. 墙以内的地方
  3. 3.
    北京
    乡交流
  4. 4. 比喻某种大型专业市场
    美食
    图书

Examples

我市已经建立了一套域网,这使企业之间联络更加便利。
Our city has established a set of area networks, which make it more convenient for enterprises to contact with each other.
extramural activities
校(或)外活动
I will be out of town for a few days, but I will be back this coming weekend.
我要离开里几天,但这周末就回来。
the town/city proper
/市区
A walk through town will unfold many interesting buildings.
里面走走能够发现很多有意思的建筑物。
He rode horseback to town.
他骑马进了

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