noun Uncommon

Chinatown

CHEYE-nuh-town

Chinatown (noun) means a neighborhood outside China with a large concentration of Chinese residents, shops, and restaurants. Example: “We went for dim sum in Chinatown on Sunday morning.”

noun

A neighborhood outside China with a large concentration of Chinese residents, shops, and restaurants.

"We went for dim sum in Chinatown on Sunday morning."

"San Francisco's Chinatown is one of the oldest in the United States."

How to use Chinatown

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA city district known for its Chinese community and businesses.

Common pairings

go to Chinatown Chinatown restaurant

Word forms

Chinatowns plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of China and town.

Rhymes for Chinatown

Koreatown

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Chinatown” mean?

The word “Chinatown” means a neighborhood outside China with a large concentration of Chinese residents, shops, and restaurants. In plain terms, a city district known for its Chinese community and businesses.

How do you pronounce “Chinatown”?

“Chinatown” is pronounced CHEYE-nuh-town (/ˈt͡ʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Chinatown” in a sentence?

Here is “Chinatown” used in a sentence: “We went for dim sum in Chinatown on Sunday morning.”

What part of speech is “Chinatown”?

“Chinatown” is a noun.

Is “Chinatown” a common word?

“Chinatown” is an uncommon word in modern English.