a city of China, in the province of Hiang-nan. According to Grofier, it is situated in a marsh, and is enclosed by a triple wall. As the ground on which it stands is lower than the bed of the canal, the inhabitants live in continual dread of an inundation. The suburbs extend to the distance of a league on each side of the canal, and form at their extremity a kind of port on the river Hoang-ho. This place is very populous, and everything in it announces an active and brisk trade. One of those great mandarins who have the inspection of the canals and navigation, and who are also obliged to supply the court with necessary provisions, resides here. This city has eleven other under its jurisdiction; two of which are of the second, and nine of the third class.