capital in Chinese
capital in Chinese is 首都, 柱头 — capital means the city where a country's or region's government is based.
capital in Chinese
首都
Pronounced: shǒu dū
(slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
柱头
Pronounced: zhù tóu
(countable, architectural element) The uppermost part of a column.
首都
Pronounced: shǒu dū
(uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.
What does "capital" mean?
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noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
"Paris is the capital of France."
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noun Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
"The startup raised a million dollars in capital from investors."
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noun An uppercase letter.
"Remember to start each sentence with a capital."
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adj Of the greatest importance; chief.
"Choosing the right location was a capital decision for the business."
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capital in a sentence
- Paris is the capital of France.
- We took a train to the capital to visit the national museum.
- The startup raised a million dollars in capital from investors.
- She needed more capital before she could open her second bakery.
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What is "capital" in Chinese?
"capital" in Chinese is 首都, 柱头. capital means: The city where a country's or region's government is based.
How do you pronounce 首都?
"capital" in Chinese is 首都, pronounced "shǒu dū".
How do you use "capital" in a sentence?
Example: "Paris is the capital of France." In Chinese, "capital" is 首都, 柱头.
Are there other ways to say "capital" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "capital": 首都, 柱头.
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