Shanghai

Pronunciation: /ʃæŋˈhaɪ/

Definitions of shanghai

noun a port city in eastern China, the largest city in the country

Example Sentences

A1 I want to visit Shanghai one day.

A2 Shanghai is a bustling city with a lot of history.

B1 I have a layover in Shanghai on my way to Tokyo.

B2 The Shanghai skyline is truly impressive at night.

C1 Shanghai is known for its delicious street food and vibrant nightlife.

C2 I attended a business conference in Shanghai last year and it was very enlightening.

Examples of shanghai in a Sentence

formal Shanghai is a bustling city in China known for its modern skyline and historic landmarks.

informal I'm planning a trip to Shanghai next month to explore the local cuisine.

slang Let's hit up Shanghai for some shopping and sightseeing.

figurative His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, like the busy streets of Shanghai.

Grammatical Forms of shanghai

• past tense: shanghaied
• plural: shanghais
• comparative: more shanghai
• superlative: most shanghai
• present tense: shanghai
• future tense: will shanghai
• perfect tense: have shanghaied
• continuous tense: is shanghaiing
• singular: shanghai
• positive degree: shanghai
• infinitive: to shanghai
• gerund: shanghaiing
• participle: shanghaied

Origin and Evolution of shanghai

First Known Use: 1854 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'shanghai' is believed to have originated from the practice of kidnapping or coercing men to work on ships in the port city of Shanghai, China.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe the act of forcibly recruiting sailors, 'shanghai' has evolved to also mean to trick or deceive someone into doing something against their will.