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槟城

檳城
Bīngchéng
proper noun

Meanings

  1. 1 Penang (Malaysian state)
  2. 2 Pinang

Examples

HSK 4
槟城是马来西亚著名的旅游城市。
Bīngchéng shì Mǎláixīyà zhùmíng de lǚyóu chéngshì.
Penang is a famous tourist city in Malaysia.
HSK 7-9
我们打算去槟城吃娘惹菜。
Wǒmen dǎsuàn qù Bīngchéng chī Niángrě cài.
We plan to go to Penang to eat Nyonya cuisine.

Tips

culture
Penang has a large ethnic Chinese population, and George Town (the 槟城 首府, or state capital) is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its mix of Chinese, Malay, and colonial architecture, plus its street food.

In Pop Culture

槟榔屿 Bīngláng yǔ
Pinang Island
The original full name - 'Betel-nut Island' - referring to the areca palms once abundant there. 槟城 is the city/state name on that island.

Stroke Order

槟 bīn
城 chéng