Definitions for xianˈʃiˈɑn
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Xi•anˈʃiˈɑn(n.)
or Xi'•an ; or Si•an
the capital of Shaanxi province, in central China: a capital of China under the Han and T'ang dynasties. 2,760,000.
Category: Pinyin, Geography (places)
Ref: Formerly, Changan.
Princeton's WordNet
Xian, Sian, Singan, Changan, Hsian(noun)
a city of central China; capital of ancient Chinese empire 221-206 BC
Wiktionary
Xian(ProperNoun)
a city in central China and the capital of Shaanxi province.
Origin: From Χ, the first letter of Greek Χριστος (Christos, meaning Christ).
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