Place Names in China
Useful
Chinese words (in pinyin) frequently used to form place
names.
Note, however, that chinese words can have multiple meanings depending on pronunciation (the 4 tones).
| Bei |
North |
| Nan |
South |
| Xi |
West |
| Dong |
East |
| Men |
Gate |
| Qiao |
Bridge |
| Hu / Hai |
Lake / Sea |
| Shui |
Water |
| Shan |
Hill / Mountain |
| Hua |
Flower |
| Yuan |
Garden |
| Cun |
Village |
| Gong |
Palace |
| Si |
Temple |
| Ting |
Pavilion |
| Zhan |
Train station |
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