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城市化 (noun)

The process of making an area more urban; the shift from rural to urban living, involving the growth of cities.

💬 Example

"快速的城市化进程带来了交通拥堵问题。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a walled market (城市) magically transforming (化) into a massive modern metropolis with skyscrapers.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
城镇化 都市化 城市扩张
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 城市化 as a transitive verb (e.g., 我城市化了这个地方).

Confusing 城市化 (urbanization) with 现代化 (modernization).

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