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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
intj
Pronounced: shǒu dū
(slang, dated) used as an expression of approval, satisfaction, or delight.
柱头
noun
Pronounced: zhù tóu
(countable, architectural element) The uppermost part of a column.
首都
noun
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?

  1. noun The city where a country's or region's government is based.
    "Paris is the capital of France."
  2. noun Money or assets used to start or grow a business.
    "The startup raised a million dollars in capital from investors."
  3. noun An uppercase letter.
    "Remember to start each sentence with a capital."
  4. adj Of the greatest importance; chief.
    "Choosing the right location was a capital decision for the business."

capital in a sentence

  • Paris is the capital of France.
  • The startup raised a million dollars in capital from investors.
  • Remember to start each sentence with a capital.
  • Choosing the right location was a capital decision for the business.

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Frequently asked questions

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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