(mǐn) - Min — refers to Fujian province & the Min River

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mǐn | 9 strokes | radical: 虫

· mǐn

Min — refers to Fujian province;

the Min River;

Min Chinese dialects;

also used for the Min ethnic group.

Min — refers to Fujian provincethe Min RiverMin Chinese dialects

Usage highlights

Fujian provinceMin RiverMin dialectMin operaMin cultureMin cuisine

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Fujian province(福建省)
  • The Min River flows through Fujian(闽江)
  • Min dialect group(闽语)
  • Min opera is a traditional art form(闽剧)

Collocations

  • Fujian province(福建省)
  • Min River(闽江)
  • Min dialect(闽语)
  • Min opera(闽剧)
  • Min culture(闽文化)
  • Min cuisine(闽菜)

Idioms

  • Eight Min Mountains and Rivers(八闽山川)
  • Prosperous Min Region(闽疆昌盛)
  • Min Customs and Traditions(闽风民俗)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to ancient Minyue people who inhabited Fujian region
  • Later became the official abbreviation for Fujian province in Chinese
  • Min Chinese dialects are among the most diverse and conservative Sinitic languages

FAQ