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Definition of yibin
yibin
/jiːˈbɪn/
Yi · bin
yibin Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major prefecture-level city in southeastern Sichuan province, China, located at the confluence of the Min and Jinsha rivers where they merge to form the Yangtze River.
Example
"Often referred to as the 'First City on the Yangtze River', Yibin is historically renowned for its production of traditional Chinese spirits."
• Rhymes for yibin
Word Origin & Etymology
From Mandarin Chinese 宜宾 (Yíbīn). The name is formed from the characters 宜 (yí, meaning 'suitable' or 'appropriate') and 宾 (bīn, meaning 'guest').
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yibin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yibin