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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShaanxi
/ʃɑːnˈʃiː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A province in north-central China, known for its historical sites and as the starting point of the Silk Road.
"Shaanxi is famous for the Terracotta Army, a UNESCO World Heritage site." - 2
The capital city of Shaanxi province, Xi'an, is renowned for its ancient history.
"Many tourists visit Shaanxi to explore its rich cultural heritage."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Shaanxi' derives from the combination of two Chinese characters: 'Shan' (山) meaning 'mountain' and 'Xi' (西) meaning 'west'. The province is located in the northwest of China and has a rich historical significance, being home to the ancient capital of Xi'an.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shaanxi" is said worldwide
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Shaanxi
Transliteration: Shaanxi
"Shaanxi est célèbre pour son armée de terre cuite."
Shaanxi
Transliteration: Shaanxi
"Shaanxi ist bekannt für die Terrakotta-Armee."
Shaanxi
Transliteration: Shaanxi
"Shaanxi è famosa per l'Esercito di Terracotta."
Shaanxi
Transliteration: Shaanxi
"Shaanxi es famosa por su ejército de terracota."
Shaanxi
Transliteration: Shaanxi
"Shaanxi é famosa pelo seu exército de terracota."
शानक्सी
Transliteration: Shaanxi
"शानक्सी अपने टेराकोटा सेना के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
陕西
Transliteration: Shǎnxī
"陕西以其兵马俑而闻名。"
산시
Transliteration: Sansi
"산시는 테라코타 군대로 유명합니다."
陝西
Transliteration: Shanxi
"陝西は兵馬俑で有名です。"
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