chinatown

Chi·na·town

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [chahy-nuh-toun]
- /ˈtʃaɪ nəˌtaʊn/
- /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.taʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chahy-nuh-toun]
- /ˈtʃaɪ nəˌtaʊn/

Definitions of chinatown word

uncountable noun chinatown Chinatown is the name given to the area in a city where there are many Chinese shops and restaurants, and which is a social centre for the Chinese community in the city. 3
noun chinatown a quarter of any city or town outside China with a predominantly Chinese population 3
noun chinatown the Chinese quarter of any city outside of China 3
noun chinatown the main Chinese district in any city outside China. 1
noun chinatown A district of a city or town (in a country other than China) in which there is a large concentration of Chinese residents and businesses. 0

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chinatown popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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