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Definition of hsinchu

hsinchu

/ʃɪnˈdʒuː/
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hsinchu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in northwestern Taiwan, globally renowned as a central hub for semiconductor manufacturing and the high-tech industry.

Example

"Many of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers maintain large fabrication plants in the Hsinchu Science Park."

• Rhymes for hsinchu

• Nearby Words

hoya
hraunfossar
hron
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huai
huallaga
huamantlan rattlesnake

Word Origin & Etymology

From Wade-Giles romanization of Mandarin Chinese 新竹 (Xīnzhú), literally meaning 'new bamboo'. The name historically refers to a bamboo palisade built by early Han Chinese settlers in the region during the Qing dynasty.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hsinchu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hsinchu
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