Definition
城池 is a classical Chinese term for the defensive fortifications of a city — its city walls (城) and moat (池). In historical and literary texts, it often metonymically refers to the entire fortified city itself. You'll encounter it most often in historical narratives, martial contexts, or poetic language rather than everyday conversation.
n.
city wall and moatfortifications of a citycity (especially in historical or literary contexts)
Examples
- 城池。Zhè zuò gǔ chéng chí fēicháng jiāngù.This ancient city's fortifications are very strong.
- 城池。Gǔdài de chéng chí tōngcháng yǒu hùchénghé.Ancient cities usually had a moat.
- 城池。Gōngpò chéng chí xūyào hěnduō shíjiān.Breaking through the city's defenses takes a lot of time.
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