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Yinchuan

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Yin·​chuan | \ ˈyin-ˈchwän How to pronounce Yinchuan (audio) , -ˈchwen \
variants: or formerly Ningsia or Ninghsia \ ˈniŋ-​ˈshyä How to pronounce Yinchuan (audio) \

Definition of Yinchuan

city in northern China on the Huang (Yellow) River population 1,159,500

Note: Yinchuan is the capital of the region of Ningxia Huizu.

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“Yinchuan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yinchuan. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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