Zhengzhou
/ˌdʒɛŋˈdʒoʊ/noun
Zhengzhou is the capital city of Henan Province in central China.
Did you know?Zhengzhou lies near the remains of an enormous Shang-period walled city, traditionally identified with the ancient capital known as Ao.
Etymological Timeline
Western Zhou period, c. 11th–8th century BCE
Old Chinese
鄭 (Zhèng)
“The name of the ancient state of Zheng, established in the central Chinese heartland.”
Late Zhou period, c. 3rd century BCE
Old Chinese
州 (zhōu)
“A large territorial division or administrative region.”
Sui–Tang period, 6th–10th century CE
Middle Chinese
鄭州 (Zhèngzhōu)
“The administrative prefecture associated with Zheng; the name became established as a regional designation.”
8th–10th century CE
Chinese
鄭州
“A prefectural center in the area of present-day Zhengzhou, with the name continuing through successive dynasties.”
20th century
Modern Mandarin
郑州 (Zhèngzhōu)
“The modern city of Zhengzhou, which developed into a major railway and commercial hub.”
Modern English
English
Zhengzhou
“The standard English romanization of Mandarin Zhèngzhōu, the capital of Henan Province.”