Etymology

Hancheng

Han·cheng
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Today it means: A former town in China, located within modern Yangzhou. Full definition →

Mandarin 邗城
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Hancheng · proper noun1

  1. Mandarin · borrowed from邗城
  2. English todayHancheng

From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 邗城 (Hánchéng), from 邗溝 /邗沟 (Hángōu, “Han Canal”) + 城 (chéng, “wall, walled city”), from its placement to guard the southern end of the canal beside the Yangtze.

Hancheng · proper noun2

  1. Mandarin · borrowed from韓城 /韩城
  2. English todayHancheng

From the Mandarin 韓城 /韩城 (Hánchéng), from the earlier march of 韓國 /韩国 (Hánguó) in the area, from 韓 /韩 (hán, “puteal”).

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