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Definition of wuhu

wuhu

/ˈwuː.huː/
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wuhu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A prefecture-level city in southeastern Anhui province, China, situated along the southeastern bank of the Yangtze River and known historically as a major commercial port and modern industrial hub.

Example

"During our geographical study of the Yangtze River economic belt, we analyzed the rapid industrial growth of Wuhu."

• Rhymes for wuhu

• Nearby Words

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wuxi

Word Origin & Etymology

From Mandarin Chinese 芜湖 (Wúhú), literally meaning 'weedy lake' or 'overgrown lake', historically referring to the shallow lakes and swamps that once characterized the area.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wuhu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wuhu
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