Definition
乡镇 refers to the basic rural administrative level in China, combining 'township' and 'village' — the smallest units of local governance below the county. It is often used to talk about rural areas, grassroots government, or economic development at the village-and-town level.
n.
townships and villages (collectively, the grassroots administrative level in rural China)
Examples
- 乡镇。xiāng zhèn qǐyè zài Zhōngguó jīngjì zhōng bànyǎn zhe zhòngyào juésè.Township and village enterprises play an important role in China's economy.
- 乡镇。Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài jiādà xiāng zhèn jīchǔ shèshī jiànshè lìdù.The government is increasing investment in infrastructure at the township and village level.
- 乡镇。Zhège xiàngmù de chénggōng dàidòng le zhōuwéi xiāng zhèn de fāzhǎn.The success of this project spurred the development of surrounding townships and villages.
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