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Definition of yichang

yichang

/jiːˈtʃɑːŋ/
Yi · chang
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yichang Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major prefecture-level city in western Hubei province, China, situated on the Yangtze River and renowned as the administrative location of the Three Gorges Dam.

Example

"Tourists often board cruise ships in Yichang before traveling upstream through the spectacular Three Gorges of the Yangtze River."

• Rhymes for yichang

• Nearby Words

yew
yex
yibin
yichang
yichun
yield
yinchuan

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Mandarin Chinese 宜昌 (Yíchāng), historically translating to 'suitable and prosperous'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yichang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yichang
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