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Definition of xinzhou
xinzhou
/ʃɪnˈdʒoʊ/
Xin · zhou
xinzhou Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A prefecture-level city located in the north-central part of Shanxi province, China, historically significant as a military stronghold and currently known as a gateway to the sacred Mount Wutai.
2
A municipal district situated in the eastern suburbs of Wuhan in Hubei province, China, positioned along the northern bank of the Yangtze River.
Word Nuance & Usage
In English texts, 'Xinzhou' most commonly refers to the prefecture-level city in Shanxi province, but can also refer to the Xinzhou District in Wuhan, Hubei, depending on the geographical context.
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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 Xinzhou. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xinzhou