云南

雲南

Yúnnán

noun

Meanings

Literally 'south of the clouds' — likely referring to its location south of the cloud-covered mountains.

我喜欢云南的天气。

Wǒ xǐhuan Yúnnán de tiānqì.

I like the weather in Yunnan.

云南有很多少数民族。

Yúnnán yǒu hěnduō shǎoshù mínzú.

Yunnan has many ethnic minorities.

culture

Yunnan is known for its diverse ethnic minority cultures, stunning natural landscapes, and Pu'er tea.

memory

Think of Yunnan as being 'south of the clouds' to remember its location and name.

云 yún

南 nán