该镇 (gāi zhèn) — (formal) this town; the said town

Definition

该镇 is a formal demonstrative noun phrase meaning 'this town' or 'the said town', used in legal, official, or narrative texts to refer back to a previously mentioned town. It is composed of the demonstrative 该 (this/that) and 镇 (town).

(formal) this townthe said town

Examples

该镇，。
gāi zhèn wèiyú shānqū, fēngjǐng yōuměi.
This town is located in the mountains, with beautiful scenery.
该镇。
Jìzhě cǎifǎng le gāi zhèn de jūmín.
The reporter interviewed the residents of this town.
该镇。
gāi zhèn zhèngfǔ zài qùnián tōngguò le zhè xiàng juédìng.
The town government passed this decision last year.

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