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Definition of yunfu

yunfu

/jʊnˈfuː/
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yunfu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A prefecture-level city located in western Guangdong province, China, renowned for its major stone processing industry and rich mineral resources.

Example

"During our economic tour of southern China, we visited Yunfu to observe its expansive marble and stone carving markets."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Mandarin Chinese Pinyin transliteration of 'Yúnfú' (云浮), which translates literally to 'floating clouds', named historically in reference to the region's mountainous, cloud-covered geography.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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