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Definition of yulin

yulin

/ˈjuː.lɪn/
yu · lin
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yulin Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A prefecture-level city in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of southern China, widely known internationally for its controversial annual summer solstice festival.

2

A prefecture-level city in northern Shaanxi province, China, historically significant as a garrison town along the Great Wall and currently a major regional hub for coal mining.

Word Nuance & Usage

In English language news and geography, the name 'Yulin' most commonly refers to one of two completely distinct Chinese cities: one in Guangxi and another in Shaanxi.

• Nearby Words

yukon
yule
yuletide
yulin
yum
yuma
yumbilla

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yulin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yulin
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