Henan

American  

[hœ-nahn] / ˈhœˈnɑn /

Chinese Honan

noun

Pinyin.

1. a province in eastern China. 64,479 sq. mi. (167,000 sq. km). Zhengzhou.

2. former name of Luoyang.

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Henan British  

/ ˈhʌˈnæn /

noun

1. a province of N central China: the chief centre of early Chinese culture; mainly agricultural (the largest wheat-producing province in China). Capital: Zhengzhou. Pop: 96 670 000 (2003 est)

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Example Sentences

But featuring someone in a demeaning way without permission "may constitute an infringement of both portrait rights and reputation rights", said Li's lawyer Yijie Zhao, from Henan Huailv Law Firm.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

In Mianchi County, in the central province of Henan, officials spend more on science and technology than on the police.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

As a young man in Henan province, Guan Heng found a way to evade Chinese internet censors and access foreign news.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Meanwhile, critics have pointed out that some of China’s most touted sponge cities, like Zhengzhou in Henan province, have still experienced devastating floods.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

Margaret Henan was always set on her ways, an’ never more so thon on thot name Samuel.

From The Strength of the Strong by London, Jack