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Definition of yunfu
yunfu
/jʊnˈfuː/
yun · fu
yunfu Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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."
• Rhymes for yunfu
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
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yunfu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yunfu