Suzhou

Alternative forms

• (dated) Soochow

Origin

From the pinyin romanization of Mandarin Chinese 蘇州 (Sūzhōu)

Full definition of Suzhou

Proper noun

1. A modern city in China's Jiangsu province
2. The surrounding countryside, administered by its municipal government
3. Former Chinese settlements near the modern Chinese city

Synonyms

• Wu (culture, dialect)
• Wu, Gusu, Helu City (historic settlements)

Derived terms

• Suzhounese (demonym, dialect)