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Hangzhou
hahng-JOH
Hangzhou (name) means a city in eastern China, the capital of Zhejiang province and a former imperial capital. Example: “Marco Polo reportedly described Hangzhou as one of the finest cities in the world.”
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A city in eastern China, the capital of Zhejiang province and a former imperial capital.
"A former imperial capital famed for its West Lake and surrounding temples, Hangzhou has lately grown famous as the hometown of internet commerce giant Alibaba."
— , Top official in eastern China’s Hangzhou under investigation (2021)
"Marco Polo reportedly described Hangzhou as one of the finest cities in the world."
How to use Hangzhou
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historic Chinese city known for West Lake and its silk and tea trade.
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Etymology
From the Mandarin pronunciation of the Chinese characters for the city, historically the seat of a prefecture called Hang.
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What does “Hangzhou” mean?
The word “Hangzhou” means a city in eastern China, the capital of Zhejiang province and a former imperial capital. In plain terms, a historic Chinese city known for West Lake and its silk and tea trade.
How do you pronounce “Hangzhou”?
“Hangzhou” is pronounced hahng-JOH (/ˌhɑŋˈd͡ʒoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hangzhou” in a sentence?
Here is “Hangzhou” used in a sentence: “Marco Polo reportedly described Hangzhou as one of the finest cities in the world.”
What part of speech is “Hangzhou”?
“Hangzhou” is a name.
Where does the word “Hangzhou” come from?
The word “Hangzhou” comes from Chinese. From the Mandarin pronunciation of the Chinese characters for the city, historically the seat of a prefecture called Hang.
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