Fuzhou

geographical name

Fu·​zhou ˈfü-ˈjō How to pronounce Fuzhou (audio)
variants or Foochow or Fu-chou
ˈfü-ˈjō How to pronounce Fuzhou (audio)
-ˈchau̇
or formerly Minhow
city and port on the Min River in southeastern China population 874,809

Note: Fuzhou serves as capital of the province of Fujian.

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“Fuzhou.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fuzhou. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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