蘭州
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See also: 兰州
Chinese
| orchid | province; prefecture; state province; prefecture; state; county | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| trad. (蘭州) | 蘭 | 州 | |
| simp. (兰州) | 兰 | 州 | |
Etymology
Coined in 581 with the establishment of 蘭州府 (“Lan prefecture”). Named after 皋蘭山／皋兰山.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
蘭州
- (～府) (historical) Lan (a former prefecture of modern Gansu Province, China)
- (～市) Lanzhou (a prefecture-level city, the provincial capital of Gansu, China)
Descendants
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 蘭 | 州 |
| らん Jinmeiyō |
しゅう Grade: 3 |
| on’yomi | |
Proper noun
- Lanzhou (a prefecture-level city, the provincial capital of Gansu, in northwestern China)