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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.

"Marco Polo reportedly described Hangzhou as one of the finest cities in the world."

How to use Hangzhou

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In 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.

Origin: Chinese

Rhymes for Hangzhou

ou you fou sou IOU Lou kou mou Zou Vou Hou thou

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Frequently asked questions

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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