魔都
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Chinese[edit]
devil | metropolis; capital city; all metropolis; capital city; all; both (if two things are involved); entirely; even; already | ||
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trad. (魔都) | 魔 | 都 | |
simp. #(魔都) | 魔 | 都 |
Etymology[edit]
Originated from Shōfu Muramatsu's novel Mato (“魔都”, 1924). Its title was a reference to Shanghai, which was then prosperous but plagued by vices and crimes. This term was repopularized in China circa 2000.
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魔都