noun
Harbin
härʹbĭn
Harbin (noun) means the capital city of Heilongjiang province in northeastern China, known for its ice and snow festival. Example: “Harbin's Ice and Snow Festival draws visitors from around the world every winter.”
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The capital city of Heilongjiang province in northeastern China, known for its ice and snow festival.
"Harbin's Ice and Snow Festival draws visitors from around the world every winter."
How to use Harbin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major city in northeastern China, famous for its winter ice festival.
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_____'s Ice and Snow Festival draws visitors from around the world every winter.
Etymology
From a Manchu word; the site began as a small fishing village before growing into a major city.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Harbin” mean?
The word “Harbin” means the capital city of Heilongjiang province in northeastern China, known for its ice and snow festival. In plain terms, a major city in northeastern China, famous for its winter ice festival.
How do you pronounce “Harbin”?
“Harbin” is pronounced härʹbĭn.
How do you use “Harbin” in a sentence?
Here is “Harbin” used in a sentence: “Harbin's Ice and Snow Festival draws visitors from around the world every winter.”
What part of speech is “Harbin”?
“Harbin” is a noun.
