This is the 2901st most frequent Chinese word.
杭
"杭" refers to "Hangzhou," a city in China, or can mean "navigate/sail."
The word "杭" is used as part of the name "杭州," which refers to the city of Hangzhou in China.
我出生在杭州，这里是一个美丽的城市。
I was born in Hangzhou, it's a beautiful city.
Here, "杭" again appears as part of "杭州," illustrating its geographical significance.
古代的杭州以丝绸和茶叶闻名。
Ancient Hangzhou was famous for silk and tea.
"杭" in "杭州市" combines with "市" (city), referring specifically to the municipality of Hangzhou.