Wuhan

geographical name

Wu·​han ˈwü-ˈhän How to pronounce Wuhan (audio)
city in east central China at the junction of the Han and Chang (Yangtze) rivers; population 8,663,500

Note: Wuhan was formed from the formerly separate cities of Hankow, Hanyang, and Wuchang and is the capital of Hubei province.

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

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