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Definition of qingdao
qingdao
/tʃɪŋˈdaʊ/
Qing · dao
qingdao Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major coastal port city in eastern Shandong Province, China, situated on the Yellow Sea and renowned for its historic German colonial architecture and brewing industry.
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Formerly romanized as Tsingtao, a spelling that is still heavily retained and internationally recognized due to the famous beer brand originating from the city.
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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 Qingdao. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/qingdao