Fujian

American  

[fy-jyahn] / ˈfüˈdʒyɑn /

(Older Spelling) Fukien

noun

Pinyin.

1. a province in southeastern China, opposite Taiwan. 45,845 sq. mi. (118,739 sq. km). Fuzhou.

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Fujian British  

/ ˈfuːˈkjɛn /

noun

1. a province of SE China: mountainous and forested, drained chiefly by the Min River; noted for the production of flower-scented teas. Capital: Fuzhou. Pop: 34 880 000 (2003 est). Area: 123 000 sq km (47 970 sq miles)

2. any of the Chinese dialects of this province See also Min

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Example Sentences

The firm, based in China's southeastern Fujian province, is one of the world's largest sportswear companies.

From Barron's

Local tourism boards in Yunnan, Hainan, and Fujian have begun offering discounted “one-person packages” that eliminate the longstanding surcharge for solo travelers.

From Barron's

The new ship, the Fujian, has a flat deck, similar to American carriers, unlike its first two carriers, which have ramps on the bow.

From The Wall Street Journal

Beijing’s third and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is the first to be fully designed and built in China, and features electromagnetic catapults for launching aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Europe is increasing, increasing, increasing,” said Bob Liu, 28, who flew to London in November to promote the plush slippers he manufactures in the southern Fujian province at a trade event.

From The Wall Street Journal