Hainan

[ hahy-nahn ]

/ ˈhaɪˈnɑn /

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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Consul Swinhoe made many efforts to obtain a living specimen in the island of Hainan, but was unsuccessful.

A Hand-book to the Primates, Volume 2 (of 2) |Henry O. Forbes
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
The southern and eastern portions of Hainan are mountainous, but on the north there is a plain of some extent.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 8 |Various
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

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

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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Hainan

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Hainan Tao (taʊ)

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