Chongqing

[ chawng-ching ]

noun

, Pinyin.

1. a city in southeastern Sichuan province, in southern central China, on the Chang Jiang: provisional capital of China 1937–46.

Chongqing

/ ˈtʃʊŋˈtʃɪŋ /

noun

1. a river port in SW China, capital of Chongqing municipality (traditionally in Sichuan province) at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers: site of a city since the 3rd millennium bc ; wartime capital of China (1938–45); major trade centre for W China. Pop: 4 975 000 (2005 est) Former namePahsien

Chongqing

1. City in south-central China on the Yangtze River ; commercial center for western China, commanding a large river trade.

Example Sentences

Here’s a closer look at a few of the newly discovered fishy denizens of the Chongqing Lagerstätte.

From Science News

He filed suit against the Chongqing conversion therapy clinic the following year.

From Washington Blade

In 2020, Chongqing faced a 100 year storm, but the landscape protected nearby farms from flooding.

From MIT Technology Review

They are just two of many notable new bridges in China, including the world’s longest bridge-tunnel, linking Hong Kong and Macao, and the world’s two longest steel arch bridges, in Chongqing and Guangxi.

From MIT Technology Review

While most have headquarters in Beijing, many keep facilities in Shenzhen, Chongqing, and other areas that might draw talent from local universities.

From MIT Technology Review

Perhaps the most egregious scandal was the downfall of former Politburo member and Chongqing party boss Bo Xilai.

From The Daily Beast

But in Chongqing and for the former police boss, there was nowhere to turn.

From The Daily Beast

Mr Heywood was found dead in a room at the Lucky Holiday Hotel in Bo's city, Chongqing, last November.

From The Daily Beast

That episode triggered a scandal that led to the purge of the Chongqing party secretary Bo Xilai.

From The Daily Beast

Such revelations, if true, would destroy both Chongqing men.

From The Daily Beast