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Definition of jinan

jinan

/dʒiːˈnɑːn/
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jinan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital city of Shandong province in eastern China, widely known as the 'City of Springs' for its numerous natural artesian springs.

Example

"During our tour of eastern China, we stopped in Jinan to admire the famous Baotu Spring and explore the historic city center."

• Rhymes for jinan

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Transliterated from the Chinese 'Jǐnán' (济南), which translates to 'south of the Ji' or 'south of the Ji River', referencing the city's historical geographical location.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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