Where is the license plate prefix 'Yu' from?
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Yu is the abbreviation for license plates in Henan Province. The detailed breakdown of license plate prefixes for various regions in Henan Province is as follows: YuA refers to Zhengzhou, YuB to Kaifeng, YuC to Luoyang, YuD to Pingdingshan, YuE to Anyang, YuF to Hebi, YuG to Xinxiang, YuH to Jiaozuo, YuJ to Puyang, YuK to Xuchang, YuL to Luohe, YuM to Sanmenxia, YuN to Shangqiu, YuP to Zhoukou, YuQ to Zhumadian, YuR to Nanyang, YuS to Xinyang, and YuU to Jiyuan. Vehicle license plates are installed on the front and rear of the car. The license plate serves as a unique identifier for each vehicle, with the key function being that the vehicle and its owner's relevant information can be traced through the license plate number.
I have studied license plate knowledge for many years, and 'Yu' is indeed the code for Henan Province. In mainland China, the character at the beginning of a license plate represents the registered province. Henan is abbreviated as 'Yu', originating from the ancient name of Yuzhou. Therefore, when you see a license plate starting with 'Yu', that vehicle is definitely registered in Henan. Henan Province is located in central China, with the provincial capital Zhengzhou typically using license plates starting with 'Yu A', and Luoyang using 'Yu C'. This system makes traffic management more efficient and also helps in identifying the origin of vehicles. I often remind my friends to learn similar codes, such as 'Jing' for Beijing and 'Yue' for Guangdong, as it helps in accurately locating positions while driving or traveling. Henan is a vast region with commonly seen license plates, and being familiar with these details can make life more convenient.
