宁乡

寧鄉

Níngxiāng

proper noun

Meanings

1 Ningxiang (city in Hunan)

Characters

peace / tranquil

village / countryside

Examples

HSK 3

宁乡是刘少奇的故乡。

Níngxiāng shì Liú Shàoqí de gùxiāng.

Ningxiang is Liu Shaoqi's hometown.

HSK 3

宁乡花猪肉很好吃。

Níngxiāng huā zhūròu hěn hǎochī.

Ningxiang spotted pork is delicious.

Tips

history

County-level city under Changsha; hometown of 刘少奇 (Liu Shaoqi, 1898-1969), PRC President purged during the Cultural Revolution. The area is also rich in Shang-dynasty bronze finds, including the famous 四羊方尊 ritual vessel.

Stroke Order

宁 níng

乡 xiāng