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Suzhou
so͞oʹjōʹ
Suzhou (name) means a historic city in Jiangsu province, China, known for its canals, gardens, and silk industry, and often called the "Venice of the East.". Example: “Suzhou's classical gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage site.”
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A historic city in Jiangsu province, China, known for its canals, gardens, and silk industry, and often called the "Venice of the East."
"Suzhou's classical gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage site."
How to use Suzhou
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA canal city in eastern China famous for its gardens and silk.
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Etymology
From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 蘇州 (Sūzhōu).
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What does “Suzhou” mean?
The word “Suzhou” means a historic city in Jiangsu province, China, known for its canals, gardens, and silk industry, and often called the "Venice of the East.". In plain terms, a canal city in eastern China famous for its gardens and silk.
How do you pronounce “Suzhou”?
“Suzhou” is pronounced so͞oʹjōʹ.
How do you use “Suzhou” in a sentence?
Here is “Suzhou” used in a sentence: “Suzhou's classical gardens are a UNESCO World Heritage site.”
What part of speech is “Suzhou”?
“Suzhou” is a name.
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