十里洋场 — “A bustling”
十里洋场 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a bustling”. Foreign-influenced commercial and entertainment district, typically referring to pre-1949 Shanghai. Literally, “Ten-li foreign settlement/marketplace”.
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提及旧上海，人们往往会联想到那灯红酒绿、繁华热闹的十里洋场。
When mentioning old Shanghai, people often think of its dazzling, bustling foreign-style commercial district.
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Open the tool →Questions about 十里洋场
What does 十里洋场 mean?
十里洋场 (shí lǐ yáng chǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a bustling”.
How do you pronounce 十里洋场?
十里洋场 is pronounced shí lǐ yáng chǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 十里洋场 literally mean?
Literally, 十里洋场 means “Ten-li foreign settlement/marketplace”. It is used to mean “a bustling”.
What is the Chinese definition of 十里洋场?
旧指洋人较多的地方。多形容旧时的上海。