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Definition of harbin

harbin

/ˈhɑːr.bɪn/
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harbin Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Heilongjiang province in northeastern China, internationally renowned for its extremely cold winters and its massive annual ice and snow sculpture festival.

Example

"Every winter, tourists from around the world travel to Harbin to admire the towering, intricately illuminated ice castles."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from a Manchu word generally translating to 'a place for drying fishing nets,' reflecting its origins as a small settlement on the Songhua River before its modern expansion.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Harbin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/harbin
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