杭州 (Hángzhōu): Hangzhou (capital of Zhejiang province)

Meanings

Literally 'boat prefecture/province'. Named for the many boats that passed through the area.

Wǒ xǐhuan qù Hángzhōu lǚyóu.

I like to travel to Hangzhou.

Ālǐbābā de zǒngbù zài Hángzhōu.

Alibaba's headquarters are in Hangzhou.

culture

Hangzhou is famous for its beautiful West Lake (西湖 Xī Hú) and is often considered one of the most beautiful cities in China.

memory

Think of boats (杭) passing through a province (州) to remember the name Hangzhou.

杭 Háng

州 zhōu