Which region does the license plate 'Su' belong to?
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Su is the license plate designation for Jiangsu Province, where Su A represents Nanjing, Su B is Wuxi, Su C is Xuzhou, Su D is Changzhou, Su E is Suzhou, Su F is Nantong, Su G is Lianyungang, Su H is Huaiyin, Su J is Yancheng, Su K is Yangzhou, Su L is Zhenjiang, Su M is Taizhou, and Su N is Suqian. License plates, commonly known as vehicle tags, are plates affixed to the front and rear of vehicles, typically made of aluminum, sheet metal, plastic, or paper, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information. License plates serve to number and record information for each vehicle, primarily enabling identification of the vehicle's region of registration and facilitating access to the owner's details and registration information through the plate number.
Having driven in China for many years, I've noticed that the first Chinese character on a license plate represents the province or region where the vehicle is registered. For example, 'Su' is the license plate code for Jiangsu Province. This common knowledge is quite practical because as soon as you see a 'Su' plate, you know the vehicle is from Jiangsu. Specifically for different cities, the letters following the 'Su' vary: 'Su A' is for Nanjing, 'Su B' for Wuxi, and 'Su E' for Suzhou. Understanding these can help determine the origin of a vehicle. For instance, when you see a 'Su F' plate during a trip, you know it's from Nantong, which helps avoid traffic misunderstandings. China's license plate system is designed to be simple and clear, with regional codes as important as a province's ID card. I often see 'Su' plates on highways, especially in the Yangtze River Delta area, where they are densely packed. Knowing a bit about these details makes driving more reassuring and enjoyable. License plates are not just a numbers game; they are also little helpers in daily driving.
