Where is the license plate 'Hai A' from?
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Hai A is the license plate of the Navy Headquarters, belonging to the sixth-generation military vehicle license plate series, the 2004 style, which was put into use in 2004. The license plate code consists of 2 characters, combining a Chinese character and an English letter. The Chinese character represents the abbreviation of the province, autonomous region, or municipality directly under the central government, while the English letter denotes the code of the vehicle management office. The plate number consists of 6 characters, which can be Arabic numerals or a combination of Arabic numerals and English letters. A license plate, commonly known as a car plate, is a panel hung at the front and rear of a vehicle, typically made of aluminum, sheet iron, plastic, or paper, inscribed with the vehicle's registration number, registration area, or other relevant information. The primary function of a license plate is to identify the region to which the vehicle belongs, and it can also be used to trace the vehicle's owner and registration details.
I know many people are curious about license plate codes. 'Hai A' might sound like Hainan, but in fact, there is no 'Hai' prefix in China's standard license plate codes. The official code for Hainan Province is 'Qiong', with 'Qiong A' representing Haikou City. I remember once during a self-driving trip, seeing a 'Qiong A' plate immediately told me the owner was from Hainan. Hainan has beautiful scenery, and its license plate codes are straightforward and easy to understand. In daily life, some people might mistype or verbally simplify it to 'Hai', leading to misunderstandings. In the entire license plate system, the first letter represents the province, with 'Qiong A' being exclusive to Haikou, while other cities like Sanya use 'Qiong B'. Knowing these little details can be quite helpful for travel or navigation, helping to avoid embarrassing mistakes.
