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Definition of fuzhou
fuzhou
/fuːˈdʒoʊ/
Fu · zhou
fuzhou Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Fujian province in southeastern China, situated on the estuary of the Min River and historically renowned as a major center for maritime trade.
Example
"During our tour of southeastern China, we spent three days exploring the historic temples and banyan-lined streets of Fuzhou."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese Fúzhōu (福州), literally meaning 'blessed prefecture'. The name was adopted during the Tang dynasty in 725 AD, purportedly named after Mount Fu located northwest of the city.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fuzhou. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fuzhou