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Definition of wuxi
wuxi
/wuːˈʃiː/
Wu · xi
wuxi Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major historical and industrial city in southern Jiangsu province, eastern China, situated on the banks of Lake Tai and the Grand Canal.
Example
"During our tour of eastern China, we visited Wuxi to explore its beautiful classical gardens and the scenic shores of Lake Tai."
• Rhymes for wuxi
Word Origin & Etymology
From the pinyin romanization of the Chinese Wúxī (无锡), traditionally translated as 'without tin'. According to historical lore, the region was heavily mined for tin during the Zhou dynasty until the deposits were exhausted during the Han dynasty, prompting the name change.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wuxi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wuxi