chungking Definition
- 1a type of woolen cloth with a thick nap, originally made in China
- 2a city in southwest China, now known as Chongqing
Phrases with chungking
Chungking mansions
a building complex in Hong Kong known for its cheap accommodations and diverse cultural offerings
Example
Many backpackers and budget travelers stay at Chungking mansions when visiting Hong Kong.
Chungking Express
a 1994 Hong Kong romantic comedy-drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai
Example
Chungking Express is considered one of the best films of the 1990s.
Summary: chungking in Brief
The term 'chungking' [chuhng-king] has two meanings. First, it refers to a type of woolen cloth with a thick nap, originally made in China. Second, it is the former name of a city in southwest China, now known as Chongqing. The phrase 'Chungking mansions' denotes a building complex in Hong Kong known for its cheap accommodations and diverse cultural offerings, while 'Chungking Express' is a 1994 Hong Kong romantic comedy-drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai.
