整个城市
zhěng ge chéng shìThe whole city, including all its parts and areas.
整个城市都在庆祝节日。
The entire city is celebrating the holiday.
整个城市的交通都瘫痪了。
The entire city's traffic has come to a standstill.
This phrase is used to emphasize the inclusiveness of the entire urban area, often in contexts involving events, conditions, or changes affecting the whole city.
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💡Pro Tip
Emphasis on Scale
Use '整个城市' to emphasize that an event or condition affects the entire urban area, not just parts of it.
⚡Gold Rule
Contextual Usage
This phrase is often used in news reports, weather forecasts, and descriptions of large-scale events.
📖Word Origin
Composed of '整个' (zhěng ge, meaning 'whole' or 'entire') and '城市' (chéng shì, meaning 'city').
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used to describe situations or events that encompass the entirety of a city, such as citywide celebrations, infrastructure issues, or weather conditions.