🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

शानक्सी

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shanxi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Shanxi/ˈʃænˈsi/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"शानक्सी अपनी प्राचीन संस्कृति के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A province in northern China known for its rich history and cultural heritage.

    "Shanxi is famous for its ancient temples and traditional architecture."
  2. 2

    The capital city of Shanxi province.

    "Taiyuan is the capital of Shanxi and serves as an important economic center."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Shanxi' originates from Chinese, where 'shan' means 'mountain' and 'xi' means 'west', referring to its geographical location west of the Taihang Mountains. The term has been used since the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD) to denote the region.

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