Hupeh

/ ˈxuːˈpeɪ /

noun

1. a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for Hubei

Example Sentences

By the Chinese it is not considered a separate city, but as a suburb of the now decadent city of Hanyang; and it may almost be said to stand in a similar relation to Wu-chang the capital of the province of Hupeh, which lies immediately opposite on the southern bank of the Yangtsze-kiang.

From Project Gutenberg

The area of revolt extended northwards through the provinces of Hunan and Hupeh, and down the valley of the Yangtsze-kiang as far as the great city of Nanking, which was captured by the rebels in 1853.

From Project Gutenberg

The Chinese embassy in Moscow has imported a cook from Hupeh province whose spiced cabbage and chicken receives favorable mention on the diplomatic dinner circuit.

From Time Magazine Archive

To heal other sore spots in Shansi, Honan and Hupeh provinces, tireless U.S.

From Time Magazine Archive

Born in Hupeh province to a poor peasant family, Li received at best a patchwork education and in his teens was apprenticed to a carpenter.

From Time Magazine Archive