a city of China, of the first rank, in the province of Kiangsi, situated at the confluence of two rivers, one of which has very high banks. A bridge of boats, fastened with iron chains, crosses these rivers at the union of their streams; and a stone quay extends for some distance, with handsome landing places. This town includes twelve others in its jurisdiction, and its neighbourhood produces abundantly the varnish trees. Long. 114. 30. E. Lat. 25. 52. N.