Hainan

[ hahy-nahn ]

noun

1. 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).

Hainan

/ taʊ; ˈhaɪˈnæn /

noun

1. 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)

Example Sentences

Farther on he discovered the promontory of Pulocampas, whence the island of Hainan may be seen.

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From thence Antonio proceeded to the island of Hainan, passing in sight of Champiloo, in lat.

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Coasting along the island of Hainan, Antonio met some fishers of pearls, whom he used courteously.

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On our way to Haiphong the vessel stopped at the island of Hainan and anchored about three miles off the town of Hoi-hau.

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She therefore coasted along towards the island of Hainan, in order that she might be able to take shelter, if a gale came on.

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