hoi2 naam4 dou2海南島海南岛
Jyutpinghoi2 naam4 dou2
Yalehói nàahm dóu
Definition
Hainan Island; an island in the northwestern part of the South China Sea, across the Qiongzhou Strait from Guangdong.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the main island of the province rather than the entire administrative region. Locals often use the term to evoke images of tropical beaches and resorts, similar to how one might refer to Hawaii in a North American context. It is common to mention the island when discussing travel plans or regional specialties like chicken rice.
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Are you going to Hainan Island for a vacation this summer?
The coconuts from Hainan Island are really sweet and fragrant.
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Common phrases
Hainan Island tourism
go to Hainan Island
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