Fujian
a province in southeastern China, opposite Taiwan. 45,845 sq. mi. (118,739 sq. km). Capital: Fuzhou.
- Also (Older Spelling) Fu·kien [foo-kyen] /ˈfuˈkyɛn/ .
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How to use Fujian in a sentence
This beautiful little deer in Fukien is hardly larger than a fox.
Camps and Trails in China | Roy Chapman Andrews and Yvette Borup AndrewsOur work in Fukien taught us much that may be of help to other naturalists who contemplate a visit to this province.
Camps and Trails in China | Roy Chapman Andrews and Yvette Borup AndrewsTravel in Fukien is an unceasing trial, for transport is entirely by coolies who carry from eighty to one hundred pounds.
Camps and Trails in China | Roy Chapman Andrews and Yvette Borup AndrewsThe language of Fukien is a greater annoyance than in any other of the Chinese coast provinces.
Camps and Trails in China | Roy Chapman Andrews and Yvette Borup AndrewsWe did not see any serows in Fukien because of the ignorance of our beaters, although the trails were cut by fresh tracks.
Camps and Trails in China | Roy Chapman Andrews and Yvette Borup Andrews
British Dictionary definitions for Fujian
Fukien
/ (ˈfuːˈkjɛn) /
a province of SE China: mountainous and forested, drained chiefly by the Min River; noted for the production of flower-scented teas. Capital: Fuzhou. Pop: 34 880 000 (2003 est). Area: 123 000 sq km (47 970 sq miles)
any of the Chinese dialects of this province: See also Min
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