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Definition of tianjin
tianjin
/tjɑːnˈdʒɪn/
Tian · jin
tianjin Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major municipality and coastal metropolis in northern China, situated along the Hai River estuary opening to the Bohai Sea, historically recognized as a vital seaport and a prominent modern industrial and commercial hub.
Example
"The international trade delegation toured the high-tech manufacturing districts of Tianjin before traveling to Beijing."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Mandarin Chinese 天津 (Tiānjīn), literally meaning 'Heavenly Ford'. The name was historically bestowed by the Yongle Emperor of the Ming dynasty to mark the location where the emperor (the 'Son of Heaven') forded the river.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tianjin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tianjin