Citywalk

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nounIntermediateLoanword from EnglishCitywalk
informal

A commercial or leisure area designed for walking, shopping, and dining, often featuring open-air or semi-open spaces with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

Citywalk是一个非常受欢迎的购物和休闲场所。

Citywalk is a very popular shopping and leisure destination.

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The term is often used to refer to specific branded or themed pedestrian areas in cities.

Collocations

go to Citywalk去CitywalkCitywalk areaCitywalk区域shopping at Citywalk在Citywalk购物

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Brand Name Usage

Note that 'Citywalk' is a brand name, but it is commonly used generically in Chinese to describe similar pedestrian shopping areas.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the English term 'Citywalk,' originally a brand name for pedestrian-friendly commercial areas, now used generically in Chinese.

📝Usage Notes

While 'Citywalk' is a proper noun and brand name, it has been widely adopted in Chinese to refer to similar pedestrian shopping areas, similar to how 'McDonald's' is used for fast-food restaurants.

Word Breakdown

City
city
root
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walk
walking
root
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