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Definition of yangquan
yangquan
/ˌjɑːŋˈtʃwɑːn/
Yang · quan
yangquan Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A prefecture-level city located in eastern Shanxi province, China, situated in the Taihang Mountains and historically renowned for its significant anthracite coal mining industry and as a major railway transit hub.
Example
"The industrial development of Yangquan expanded rapidly during the 20th century due to its strategic position on the Shijiazhuang-Taiyuan railway and its vast coal reserves."
• Rhymes for yangquan
Word Origin & Etymology
From the Chinese pinyin transliteration of Yangquan (阳泉), literally meaning 'sunny spring', named after several warm, mineral-rich springs historically located in the local area.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yangquan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yangquan