Where is the license plate number 'Meng' from?
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Meng is the license plate number for Inner Mongolia. The first character of the license plate is a Chinese character, representing the provincial-level administrative region where the vehicle is registered, which is the abbreviation of provinces, municipalities directly under the central government, and autonomous regions. The second character on the license plate is an English letter, representing the prefecture-level administrative region where the license plate is registered, which is the letter code for prefecture-level cities, regions, autonomous prefectures, and leagues. This is usually ranked by the provincial vehicle management office based on the status of each prefecture-level administrative region. The license plate codes for various regions in Inner Mongolia are: MengA for Hohhot City, MengB for Baotou City, MengC for Wuhai City, MengD for Chifeng City, MengE for Hulunbuir City, MengF for Xing'an League, MengG for Tongliao City, MengH for Xilin Gol League, MengJ for Ulanqab City, MengK for Ordos City, MengL for Bayannur City, and MengM for Alxa League.
When it comes to license plate numbers, 'Meng' is the abbreviation for Inner Mongolia. In China's license plate system, the first Chinese character represents the abbreviated name of the provincial-level administrative region, so 'Meng' specifically refers to the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. As someone who frequently drives long distances in North China, I've traveled to Inner Mongolia several times. Places like Hohhot and Baotou are filled with license plates starting with 'Meng A' or 'Meng B'. Inner Mongolia has vast territories and sometimes challenging road conditions, especially with heavy snow and ice in winter. Recognizing license plates can help with navigation planning during self-driving trips. The color of the license plate also distinguishes the type of vehicle: blue plates are for private cars, while yellow plates are for large vehicles. The 'Meng' character at the beginning makes it easy to identify the origin at a glance. If you want to learn more, you can consult the local vehicle management office. License plates not only indicate the region but also reflect local customs and culture.
