Henan
Americannoun
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a province in eastern China. 64,479 sq. mi. (167,000 sq. km). Zhengzhou.
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former name of Luoyang.
noun
Example Sentences
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Looking "to start my own business", Zhang now plans to open a stall in his hometown in Henan province to provide for his wife and three children.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
One franchisee operating several beverage stores in Henan province said sales volumes remained high but profits had thinned sharply over the past two years because “everyone nearby is running promotions all the time.”
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
Jia Pei, a tourist in her 30s from Henan province, thinks gold prices have run too high.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
The BBC found some sellers with production certificates from factories in Guangzhou and Henan, in China.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025
Margaret Henan was forty-seven when the news came home of the loss of Samuel; and it was not long after that the unbelievable rumour went around Island McGill.
From The Strength of the Strong by Jack London
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