夏威夷 Traditional form: 夏威夷 Pinyin (reading): Xiàwēiyí Definitions: Hawaii, US state Characters: 夏 - summer; the Xia or Hsia dynasty 威 - might, power, prestige; to dominate 夷 - ancient barbarian tribes Traditional characters: 夏 - summer; the Xia or Hsia dynasty 威 - might, power, prestige; to dominate 夷 - ancient barbarian tribes