Etymology, English, Wuhan
Etymology From Mandarin 武漢／武汉 (Wǔhàn), from 武昌 (Wǔchāng) + 漢口／汉口 (Hànkǒu), two of the three towns that were merged to form Wuhan. Alternative forms (from Wade–Giles) Wu-han WuHan, Wu Han,…
Etymology, English, Hubei
Etymology From Mandarin 湖北 (Húběi), literally “north of the lake”, referring to Hubei’s position north of Dongting Lake. Pronunciation (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈhuːˌbeɪ/, /ˌhuːˈbeɪ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈhuˌbeɪ/, /ˌhuˈbeɪ/, /ˈhubaɪ/…
Rare fishes, Chinese Paddlefish
1862. The species was first named as a species of Polyodon by Eduard von Martens. 1873. It was placed into a separate, monotypic genus by Albert Günther. 1970s. Annual harvest reaches 25t. 1990s. Added on the…