Zhejiang

Pronunciation

• Standard English: IPA: /ˈdʒœˈdÊ’jɑːŋ/
• Mandarin: IPA: /ʈ͡ʂɤ⁵¹ tÍ¡É•i̯ɑŋ⁵⁵/

Alternative forms

• Chekiang, Che-chiang
• Che-Keang

Origin

From the pinyin romanization of Mandarin Chinese 浙江, from a former name of the Qiantang River.

Full definition of Zhejiang

Proper noun

1. (geography) A coastal province of eastern China, running from Hangzhou Bay to Fujian, with its capital at Hangzhou.