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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."

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In 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).

Rhymes for Suzhou

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Frequently asked questions

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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