Anhui

[ahn-hwee]

noun Pinyin, Wade-Giles.

a province in E China. 54,015 sq. mi. (139,899 sq. km). Capital: Hefei.

Also Older Spelling, An·hwei

[ahn-hwey] /ˈɑnˈʰweɪ/.

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Examples from the Web for anhui

Contemporary Examples of anhui

Holding a trial in Anhui may therefore ensure a smooth outcome for Hu and his allies.
Will Gu Kailai Get the Death Penalty?
The Telegraph
July 27, 2012
It is not clear why the trial will be held in Anhui province.
Will Gu Kailai Get the Death Penalty?
The Telegraph
July 27, 2012

Historical Examples of anhui

Not far beyond this locality the flood passed into the province of Anhui, where it spread very widely.
History of the Johnstown Flood
Willis Fletcher Johnson
His followers, however, regrouped themselves, particularly in the province of Anhui.
A history of China., [3d ed. rev. and enl.]
Wolfram Eberhard

British Dictionary definitions for anhui

Anhui

Anhwei

noun

a province of E China, crossed by the Yangtze River. Capital: Hefei. Pop: 64 100 000 (2003 est). Area: 139 860 sq km (54 000 sq miles)

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