Definitions

wǎn Anhui Province (abbr. for 安徽省[ān huī shěng])

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "皖" is structured as a phono-semantic compound with the semantic component "白" denoting whiteness and the phonetic component "完" indicating its pronunciation. Historically, it originated as a place name for the Wan River and the ancient Wan state during the Spring and Autumn period, with its meaning later shifting to specifically designate the region that constitutes modern Anhui province. The character has not undergone simplification, so its traditional form remains identical to its current standard representation.

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南风景很好。

Wǎnnán fēngjǐng hěn hǎo.

The scenery in southern Anhui is very beautiful.

我经常去旅游。

Wǒ jīngcháng qù Wǎn lǚyóu.

I often travel to Anhui.

菜很有特色。

Wǎn cài hěn yǒu tèsè.

Anhui cuisine has distinct characteristics.

合肥是的省会。

Héféi shì Wǎn de shěnghuì.

Hefei is the capital of Anhui Province.

的经济发展很快。

Wǎn de jīngjì fāzhǎn hěn kuài.

Anhui's economy is developing rapidly.

文化历史悠久。

Wǎn wénhuà lìshǐ yōujiǔ.

Anhui culture has a long history.

有很多著名大学。

Wǎn yǒu hěnduō zhùmíng dàxué.

Anhui has many famous universities.

不仅风景优美,而且人民热情。

Wǎn bùjǐn fēngjǐng yōuměi, érqiě rénmín rèqíng.

Anhui not only has beautiful scenery but also hospitable people.