Explanation of Bengbu

[Bengbu]

Chinese city name. In the north of Anhui Province, rumored to be named for the abundance of mussels

Word Breakdown

Clam Explanation Clam à A mollusc that lives in fresh water, with a long rounded shell and a black-brown surface, and a pearl layer inside the shell, some of which can produce pearls: mussel fetus (referring to the pearl). clam è [mussel (?)]. Place name in Anhui province, China. Part head: 虫; 埠 explanation 埠 ù dock for stopping boats, a place near water (also used as "步" in ancient times): 埠头. The main port. Outer port. A port for ships. A city of commerce with foreign countries in the old days: kaibu (開埠). Commercial port. Part of the head: earth.