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Suzhounese

adj · name · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or related to Suzhou.

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name

Meaning 2

The Suzhou dialect of the Wu family of Chinese languages

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name

Meaning 3

The people of Suzhou, (particularly) the native Chinese.

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Usage: collective, noun

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History

Etymology

From Suzhou + -n- + -ese; under the influence of earlier forms such as Soochownese.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Latin: suceuvēnsis — Of or related to Suzhou
  • Polish: związany z Suzhou — Of or related to Suzhou