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Definition of ningbo

ningbo

/ˈnɪŋ.boʊ/
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ningbo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major sub-provincial port city in northeastern Zhejiang province, China, situated just south of Hangzhou Bay, renowned historically as an important stop on the Maritime Silk Road and currently for housing one of the world's busiest cargo ports.

Example

"The international shipping conglomerate announced plans to expand its logistics hub in Ningbo to accommodate the increasing volume of global trade."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese 宁波 (Níngbō). The name was established during the Ming dynasty and literally translates to 'serene' or 'tranquil' (níng) 'waves' (bō).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ningbo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ningbo
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