This is the 3387th most frequent Chinese word.
小镇
Small town.
In this sentence, "小镇" refers to an idealized rural settlement chosen for its characteristics.
我想要在一个宁静的小镇生活。
I want to live in a peaceful small town.
Here, "小镇" denotes an actual place that is recognized for specific characteristics, in this case, its historic architecture.
这个小镇以其历史悠久的建筑闻名。
This small town is renowned for its historic buildings.
In this context, "小镇" is used as a familiar place tied to personal history or memories.