Where does “Suzhou” come from?
Suzhou is an English toponym derived from Chinese Sùzhōu, a city name whose original meaning is unknown.
Suzhou (English): Su, surrounding the city
Definitions
- Su, surrounding the city
Ancestry of “Suzhou”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese Mandarin | 蘇州 | — |