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Definition of xuzhou

xuzhou

/ʃuːˈdʒoʊ/
Xu · zhou
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xuzhou Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major prefecture-level city located in northwestern Jiangsu province, China, renowned as a historical transportation hub and a cultural center of the Han dynasty.

Example

"Due to its strategic geographic location, Xuzhou has served as a crucial railway junction and military site throughout Chinese history."

• Rhymes for xuzhou

• Nearby Words

xoncatlán
xuanhua
xuchang
xuzhou
xylenol
xylic
xylobalsamum

Word Origin & Etymology

From Mandarin Chinese Xúzhōu (徐州), literally meaning 'Xu prefecture', which historically referred to one of the Nine Provinces of ancient China.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xuzhou. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xuzhou
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