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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFujian
/ˌfuːˈdʒæŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A province located in southeastern China, known for its rich cultural heritage and significant economic development.
"Fujian is famous for its beautiful landscapes and delicious cuisine." - 2
A dialect group of the Min Chinese languages spoken in the Fujian province.
"The Fujian dialect is quite distinct from Mandarin."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Chinese administrative name 福建 (Fujian), combining 'Fu' (from Fuzhou) and 'Jian' (from Jianzhou), dating back to the Tang dynasty in the 8th century. Over centuries, the term has evolved in Western geographical and maritime contexts to designate this southeastern coastal province.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fujian" is said worldwide
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Fujian
Transliteration: Fujian
"Fujian est célèbre pour sa cuisine délicieuse."
Fujian
Transliteration: Fujian
"Fujian ist bekannt für seine schönen Landschaften."
Fujian
Transliteration: Fujian
"Fujian è famosa per la sua cultura ricca."
Fujian
Transliteration: Fujian
"Fujian es conocida por su desarrollo económico."
Fujian
Transliteration: Fujian
"Fujian é famosa pela sua rica herança cultural."
फुजियान
Transliteration: Fujian
"फुजियान अपने अद्भुत व्यंजनों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
福建
Transliteration: Fújiàn
"福建以其美丽的风景而闻名。"
푸젠
Transliteration: Pujeon
"푸젠은 아름다운 경치로 유명합니다."
福建
Transliteration: Fukken
"福建は美しい風景で知られています。"
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