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华侨城

華僑城
Huáqiáochéng
proper noun

Meanings

  1. 1 OCT; Overseas Chinese Town (major Shenzhen-based real estate and theme-park conglomerate, and the flagship district it developed in Shenzhen)

Examples

HSK 2
我们周末去华侨城的欢乐谷玩。
Wǒmen zhōumò qù Huáqiáochéng de Huānlègǔ wán.
We're going to Happy Valley in OCT this weekend.
HSK 4
华侨城在深圳开发了好几个主题公园。
Huáqiáochéng zài Shēnzhèn kāifā le hǎojǐ gè zhǔtí gōngyuán.
OCT developed several theme parks in Shenzhen.

Tips

culture
Founded in 1985, OCT (华侨城) is the state-owned conglomerate behind some of China's most iconic theme parks: 世界之窗 (Window of the World), 锦绣中华 (Splendid China), and the nationwide 欢乐谷 (Happy Valley) chain. Its namesake Shenzhen district is a cultural and creative hub.
usage
Literally "Overseas Chinese Town" - the name reflects the company's origin developing housing for returning overseas Chinese in 1980s Shenzhen, though today the brand is firmly associated with entertainment real estate, not immigration.

Stroke Order

华 huá
侨 qiáo
城 chéng