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Definition of shenzhen
shenzhen
/ˌʃɛnˈdʒɛn/
Shen · zhen
shenzhen Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A major sub-provincial city and special economic zone in Guangdong Province, China, situated immediately north of Hong Kong and internationally renowned as a global hub for technology, hardware innovation, and manufacturing.
Example
"Many leading technology and electronics companies have established their headquarters in Shenzhen due to its robust manufacturing ecosystem."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Mandarin Chinese 深圳 (Shēnzhèn), literally meaning 'deep ditch' or 'deep drain', referring to the local rivers and drains that characterized the area before its rapid urbanization.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shenzhen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shenzhen