Jilin (redirected from Chi-lin)

Ji·lin also Chi·lin  (jln) or Ki·rin (krn)

1. A province of northeast China bordering on North Korea. Extensive timberlands have long been important to the province's economy. Changchun is the capital. Population: 26,800,000.

2. A city of northeast China east of Changchun. Founded in 1673, it is now a commercial and industrial center. Population: 1,240,000.

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Jilin [ˈdʒiːˈlɪn], Kirin

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1. (Placename) a province of NE China, in central Manchuria. Capital: Changchun. Pop.: 27 280 000 (2000 est.). Area: 187 000 sq. km (72 930 sq. miles)

2. (Placename) Also called Chi-lin [ˈtʃiːˈlɪn] a river port in NE China, in N central Jilin province on the Songhua River. Pop.: 1 165 418 (1999 est.)