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Definition of hangzhou
hangzhou
/ˌhɑːŋˈdʒoʊ/
Hang · zhou
hangzhou Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A major city in eastern China, serving as the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang Province, situated at the head of Hangzhou Bay and historically renowned for its natural beauty and the scenic West Lake.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hangzhou. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hangzhou