Definition
城乡 is a compound noun that collectively refers to urban and rural areas. It is commonly used in discussions of development, migration, and policy, contrasting the two types of regions. Unlike the English phrase 'town and country', 城乡 is a single word that pairs the two concepts together.
n.
urban and rural areascity and countryside
Examples
- 城乡。chéng xiāng chājù zhèngzài suōxiǎo.The gap between urban and rural areas is narrowing.
- 城乡。Zhèngfǔ zhìdìng le xīn de chéng xiāng fāzhǎn jìhuà.The government has formulated a new urban-rural development plan.
- ，城乡。Xǔduō niánqīngrén cóng nóngcūn lái dào chéngshì, cùjìn le chéng xiāng jiāoliú.Many young people come from rural areas to cities, promoting urban-rural exchange.
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