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capital

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

shou3fu3 shǒufǔ

Meaning


Primary

capital

Alternatives

state capital

Hint

This word usually refers to capitals at levels of government below the national level. Such as state capitals, or capitals of autonomous regions.

Mnemonic


A 首府 capital is where the 首 head 府 government office of a given government is.

Usage


加州 的 首府 是 什么?

What is the capital of California?

德州 的 首府 是 奥斯汀。

The capital of Texas is Austin.

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