哈尔滨
hā'ěr bīnproper noun★Intermediate— Harbin
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.
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Harbin is one of the coldest major cities in the world, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C in winter.
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💡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'
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