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Definition of yingkou
yingkou
/ˌjɪŋˈkoʊ/
Ying · kou
yingkou Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A prefecture-level port city in Liaoning province, northeastern China, situated on the coast of the Bohai Sea near the mouth of the Liao River.
Example
"As a major seaport, Yingkou plays a crucial role in the maritime trade and industrial logistics of northeastern China."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese 营口 (Yíngkǒu), literally meaning 'camp mouth' or 'barracks port'. The name historically refers to the military garrisons stationed near the mouth of the Liao River during the Qing dynasty.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yingkou. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yingkou