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Definition of yangzhou

yangzhou

/ˌjɑːŋˈdʒoʊ/
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yangzhou Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major prefecture-level city in central Jiangsu province, China, historically significant as a prominent cultural and commercial hub located at the intersection of the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal.

Example

"During the Tang and Qing dynasties, Yangzhou flourished as an exceptionally wealthy center of trade, art, and literature."

• Rhymes for yangzhou

• Nearby Words

yangon
yangquan
yangtze
yangzhou
yanji
yantai
yaounde

Word Origin & Etymology

From Mandarin Chinese Yángzhōu (扬州), traditionally meaning 'Yang Prefecture', referring 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 Yangzhou. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yangzhou
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