Definition

Noun: 1. A major city in China: Lanchow is the capital city of Gansu Province in north-central China, situated on the banks of the Yellow River. It is a key industrial and transportation hub for the region. * Note: "Lanchow" is a historical romanization. The modern standard romanization is Lanzhou.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The ancient Silk Road passed through the area of Lanchow.
  • Lanchow is known for its hand-pulled beef noodles.

Advanced Usage

• The term "Lanchow" is primarily found in historical texts or older geographical references. In contemporary English-language contexts, the city is almost exclusively referred to by its modern spelling, Lanzhou.

Variants and Related Words

• Lanzhou (n): The modern standard Pinyin romanization for the city. This is the form used in current maps, news articles, and official documents.
  • Lanzhou has grown into a major metropolitan center.

Synonyms

• Lanzhou: The direct and modern synonym for the place name "Lanchow."

Noun

1. the capital city of the Chinese province of Gansu on the Yellow River