Zhengzhou
a city in and the capital of Henan province, in eastern China.
- Also (Older Spelling) Cheng·chow [juhng-joh] /ˈdʒʌŋˈdʒoʊ/ .
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How to use Zhengzhou in a sentence
Flash floods, caused by sudden heavy rainfall, are expected to become more frequent as the climate warms and—as events in Zhengzhou’s subways showed—they can have deadly consequences for the public.
Hurricane Ida Raises the Question: How Can Cities Keep Subways Safe in an Era of Climate Crisis Flooding? | Ciara Nugent | September 3, 2021 | TimeLieber says that New Yorkers shouldn’t fear the fatal consequences of flooding that took place in Zhengzhou.
Hurricane Ida Raises the Question: How Can Cities Keep Subways Safe in an Era of Climate Crisis Flooding? | Ciara Nugent | September 3, 2021 | TimeThen there is the case of Dr. Gao Yaojie, a Chinese AIDS activist in Zhengzhou, Henan Province.
British Dictionary definitions for Zhengzhou
Chengchow or Cheng-chou
/ (ˈdʒʌŋˈdʒəʊ) /
a city in E central China, capital of Henan province; an administrative centre. Pop: 2 250 000 (2005 est)
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