云南

雲南
Yúnnán
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 Yunnan (province in southwestern China)

Characters

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

Examples

Wǒ xǐhuan Yúnnán de tiānqì.
I like the weather in Yunnan.
Yúnnán yǒu hěn duō shǎoshù mínzú.
Yunnan has many ethnic minorities.

Tips

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.

Stroke Order

yún
nán