This is the 380th most frequent Chinese word.


"县" means "county" in English, a territorial administrative division in China.


Here, '县' (county) refers to an administrative division in China, which is smaller than a city but larger than a town.

这个县以其美丽的风景而闻名。

This county is famous for its beautiful scenery.


In this sentence, '县' (county) is used to describe a historical administrative area.

在唐代,这个地区属于一个繁荣的县。

During the Tang Dynasty, this area was part of a prosperous county.


Here, '县' (county) is used in association with the official institution or government of a county.

我叔叔在县政府工作。

My uncle works at the county government office.