湖北

Húběi
noun #77,567

Meanings

  1. 1 Hubei (province in central China)

Characters

Literally 'north of the lake' — referring to its location north of Dongting Lake ()

Examples

Wǒ zài Húběi zhù le sān nián.
I lived in Hubei for three years.
Húběi yǐ měishí hé lìshǐ yíjì ér wénmíng.
Hubei is famous for its cuisine and historical sites.

Tips

culture
Hubei is known for its spicy cuisine, especially dishes featuring lotus root and fish.
history
Wuhan, the capital of Hubei, played a significant role in the Xinhai Revolution, which led to the end of the Qing Dynasty.

Stroke Order

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