哈尔滨

hā'ěr bīn

Harbin

哈尔滨是中国黑龙江省的省会。

Harbin is the capital of Heilongjiang Province in China.

formal

The capital city of Heilongjiang Province in northeastern China, known for its cold winters and the annual Ice and Snow World festival.

每年冬天，哈尔滨的冰雪大世界吸引了大量游客。

Every winter, Harbin's Ice and Snow World attracts many tourists.

Harbin is one of the coldest major cities in the world, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C in winter.

Collocations

哈尔滨冰雪大世界Harbin Ice and Snow World哈尔滨冬季冰雪节Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival

Related Phrases

哈尔滨的冰灯phrase

Harbin's ice lanterns

哈尔滨的俄罗斯风情phrase

Harbin's Russian-style architecture

Pro Tip

Pronunciation Tip

The '哈' in '哈尔滨' is pronounced with a first-tone 'hā,' not a fourth-tone 'hà.'

Word Origin

The name 'Harbin' comes from the Manchu language, meaning 'a place for drying fishing nets.' The city was founded in 1898 during the construction of the Chinese Eastern Railway.

Usage Notes

Harbin is often associated with its Russian cultural influences due to its history as a major railway hub connecting Russia and China.

Word Breakdown

哈尔

Manchu origin, possibly meaning 'a place for drying fishing nets'

root

滨

means 'shore' or 'waterfront'

suffix

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