noun
Hani
Hani (noun) means a member of an ethnic group living mainly in Yunnan, China, and parts of Vietnam and Laos. Example: “The Hani are known for their terraced rice paddies in the mountains of Yunnan.”
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A member of an ethnic group living mainly in Yunnan, China, and parts of Vietnam and Laos.
"The Hani are known for their terraced rice paddies in the mountains of Yunnan."
How to use Hani
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ethnic group from southern China and neighbouring Southeast Asia, famous for terraced farming.
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Etymology
From Hani Haqniq, probably reaching English via Mandarin 哈尼 (Hāní).
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What does “Hani” mean?
The word “Hani” means a member of an ethnic group living mainly in Yunnan, China, and parts of Vietnam and Laos. In plain terms, an ethnic group from southern China and neighbouring Southeast Asia, famous for terraced farming.
How do you use “Hani” in a sentence?
Here is “Hani” used in a sentence: “The Hani are known for their terraced rice paddies in the mountains of Yunnan.”
What part of speech is “Hani”?
“Hani” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Hani?
"Hani" (noun) means a member of an ethnic group living mainly in Yunnan, China, and parts of Vietnam and Laos.
