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Why Chinese President Xi’s $93B Personal Megacity Remains Empty | WSJ
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/02/13Ever wondered about China's massive $93 billion 'personal megacity' project that's supposed to be a futuristic utopia but remains largely empty? This video dives deep into the urban planning and surprising realities behind Xiongan, giving you a chance to pick up some advanced vocabulary related to megaprojects and state-led development. You'll get a fascinating look at why this ambitious plan hasn't quite taken off yet!
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basically
US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/
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UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/
- Adverb
- Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/
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UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Common opinion that people have about someone
- A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
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US /skrætʃ/
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UK /skrætʃ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- To make a small cut or mark on a surface
- Noun
- Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
- A small cut or mark on a surface
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