深圳

Shēnzhèn

noun

Meanings

Literally 'deep drainage ditch'. The area was historically known for its rice paddies and irrigation systems.

Wǒ zài Shēnzhèn gōngzuò.

I work in Shenzhen.

Shēnzhèn shì yī ge xiàndàihuà de chéngshì.

Shenzhen is a modern city.

history

Shenzhen was one of the first Special Economic Zones established in China in the 1980s, leading to its rapid economic growth.

usage

Shenzhen is often associated with technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship in China.

深 shēn

圳 zhèn