chinatown
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Definition
A Chinatown is a neighborhood in a city, outside China, where many people of Chinese origin live and where there are Chinese shops, restaurants, and culture.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written with a capital 'C' ('Chinatown') as a proper noun. Common collocations: 'visit Chinatown', 'Chinatown district'. Often refers to a specific famous area in a city. In Brazil, São Paulo's Chinese district is known as 'Liberdade'.
Example Sentences
We visited Chinatown last weekend.
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There are many Chinese restaurants in Chinatown.
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Chinatown is famous for its festivals.
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Let's grab lunch in Chinatown—the dim sum there is incredible.
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Whenever I miss home, I walk through Chinatown to feel closer to my roots.
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Chinatown really comes alive during Chinese New Year celebrations.
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