hani

Everyday

1. (a name) The Hani are a people of southern China (Yunnan), Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar; their language is also called Hani. tree →
2. (a name) Hani is a first name used in Arabic and some other languages, and a surname. tree →
3. It is not an ordinary English word. tree →

In the lessons

In geography lessons the Hani people are famous for the Honghe Hani rice terraces in Yunnan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, carved into mountain slopes over more than a thousand years. As a person's name it is written with a capital H. Phrases: Hani rice terraces, the Hani language.

Examples

• The Hani rice terraces climb up the mountains like giant steps. tree →
• The Hani people have farmed these hills for centuries. tree →
• Hani is a language spoken in China and Vietnam. tree →
• Hani is in Year 5 at our school. tree →
• We saw photos of the Hani terraces filled with water. tree →

Note

Capital H. Pronounced HAH-nee. It is a name or the name of a people and language, not an English common word. Do not confuse with «honey» or «hanny».