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Definition of yiwu

yiwu

/ˈjiːˌwuː/
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yiwu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A county-level city in central Zhejiang Province, eastern China, globally renowned for its massive international wholesale market and the production of small consumer commodities.

Example

"Many international merchants travel to Yiwu to source bulk quantities of inexpensive manufactured goods and small electronics."

• Nearby Words

yinchuan
yingkou
yining
yiwu
yiyang
ylang-ylang
yo yo loach

Word Origin & Etymology

From Mandarin Chinese 义乌 (Yìwū). Historically known as Wushang, it was renamed Yiwu in 624 AD, a name that translates literally to 'righteous crow', stemming from a local legend about a filial son aided by crows.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yiwu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yiwu
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