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Definition of yining
yining
/jiːˈnɪŋ/
Yi · ning
yining Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in northwestern China, serving as the administrative capital of the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, historically known as Ghulja.
Example
"During our tour of northwestern China, we stopped in Yining to explore its historic streets and vibrant multicultural markets."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese Yīníng (伊宁), which replaced the city's older Chinese name Ningyuan in 1914. It is also historically and locally known by its Uyghur and Kazakh name, Ghulja (or Kuldja).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yining. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yining