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Definition of yiyang

yiyang

/jiːˈjɑːŋ/
Yi · yang
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yiyang Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A prefecture-level city located in northern Hunan province, China, situated along the Zi River and known for its agriculture and bamboo crafts.

Example

"During our tour of Hunan province, we visited Yiyang to see its famous bamboo processing industries and historical sites."

• Rhymes for yiyang

• Nearby Words

yingkou
yining
yiwu
yiyang
ylang-ylang
yo yo loach
yo-yo

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Chinese Pinyin 益阳 (Yìyáng). The name historically refers to its geographical position; in traditional Chinese geography, 'yang' denotes the sunny side, typically the north bank of a river. Yiyang is situated north of the Zi River.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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