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Oct 2025
21m 16s

Elementary | City Districts in Shanghai

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Cities in China are divided into districts, which are not only labeled on maps, but also frequently mentioned in casual conversation. Do you know what the major city districts of Shanghai or Beijing are? If you live in China, do you know which district you live in? In this lesson, we cover the essential Chinese words you need. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/1514

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