Hainan

[ hahy-nahn ]

/ ˈhaɪˈnɑn /

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noun

Pinyin, Wade-Giles. an island in the South China Sea, separated from the mainland by the Hainan Strait: a part of Guangdong province. 13,200 sq. mi. (34,200 sq. km).

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Words nearby Hainan

hailstone, hailstorm, “Hail to the Chief”, Hailwood, haimish, Hainan, Hainan Strait, Hainaut, Haines City, hain't, haint blue

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How to use Hainan in a sentence

Some bored consumers who might otherwise have gone overseas used the opportunity to go on a shopping spree in Hainan, a popular island destination seen as the country’s Hawaii.
Bored Chinese consumers spent a national holiday on a shopping spree in China’s Hawaii|Jane Li|October 8, 2021|Quartz
In the case of China, which launches its rockets from the Wenchang Launch Center on the southern island province of Hainan, the Pacific is typically the junk yard.
A Massive Chinese Rocket Will Fall Uncontrollably Back to Earth Soon. It (Probably) Won't Land On You|Jeffrey Kluger|May 5, 2021|Time
Scientists used cameras near a rope bridge to photograph female and juvenile Hainan gibbons in action as they crossed.
Analyze This: Ropes restore a gibbon highway through a rainforest|Carolyn Wilke|November 11, 2020|Science News For Students
For instance, Fosun’s Atlantis Sanya hotel, located on China’s beach island destination of Hainan, has seen revenue jump 30% this year compared with last.
Chinese partner says Pfizer COVID vaccine may reach market by December|Grady McGregor|October 27, 2020|Fortune

Travelers to Hainan, dubbed the Hawaii of China, can now spend three times more on duty-free items than previously allowed.
Alibaba’s making an opportunistic investment in Dufry|Lucinda Shen|October 5, 2020|Fortune
Farther on he discovered the promontory of Pulocampas, whence the island of Hainan may be seen.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr
From thence Antonio proceeded to the island of Hainan, passing in sight of Champiloo, in lat.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr
Coasting along the island of Hainan, Antonio met some fishers of pearls, whom he used courteously.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr
On our way to Haiphong the vessel stopped at the island of Hainan and anchored about three miles off the town of Hoi-hau.
Camps and Trails in China|Roy Chapman Andrews and Yvette Borup Andrews
She therefore coasted along towards the island of Hainan, in order that she might be able to take shelter, if a gale came on.
Narrative of the Voyages and Services of the Nemesis from 1840 to 1843|William Hutcheon Hall

British Dictionary definitions for Hainan

Hainan

Hainan Tao (taʊ)

/ (ˈhaɪˈnæn) /

noun

an island and province in the South China Sea, separated from the mainland of S China by the Hainan Strait : part of Guangdong province until 1988; mainland China's largest offshore island. Pop: 8 110 000 (2003 est). Area: 33 572 sq km (12 962 sq miles)

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