Shanghai

B1 8+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of shanghai

capture
abduct
kidnap

Antonyms of shanghai

release
free
liberate

Collocations of shanghai

Shanghai cuisine
Frequency: 80 %

I can't wait to try authentic Shanghai cuisine when I visit the city.

Shanghai skyline
Frequency: 70 %

The Shanghai skyline is one of the most impressive in the world.

Shanghai dialect
Frequency: 60 %

Many locals in Shanghai speak the Shanghainese dialect.

Shanghai Tower
Frequency: 50 %

The Shanghai Tower is the second-tallest building in the world.

Shanghai Expo
Frequency: 40 %

The Shanghai Expo attracted millions of visitors from around the globe.

Idiomatic Expressions for shanghai

  • Phrase: Shanghai'd
    Meaning: To be kidnapped or forced into service, especially on a ship.
    Usage: The sailors were shanghaied and woke up on a ship bound for a foreign port.