Kashi
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Name — An alternate name for the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang, China, based on its Mandarin name.
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Etymology
From the Mandarin Chinese romanization Kāshí, a shortened form ultimately tracing back through Manchu and Oirat to the Persian name for Kashgar.
Full origin of Kashi →Frequently asked questions
What does “Kashi” mean?
The word “Kashi” means an alternate name for the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang, China, based on its Mandarin name. In plain terms, a place name used for either the Chinese city of Kashgar or the Indian city of Varanasi, depending on context.
How do you pronounce “Kashi”?
“Kashi” is pronounced KAH-shee (/ˈkɑː.ʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kashi” in a sentence?
Here is “Kashi” used in a sentence: “Traders once passed through Kashi on the ancient Silk Road.”
What part of speech is “Kashi”?
“Kashi” is a name.
Where does the word “Kashi” come from?
The word “Kashi” comes from Persian. From the Mandarin Chinese romanization Kāshí, a shortened form ultimately tracing back through Manchu and Oirat to the Persian name for Kashgar.
How many meanings does “Kashi” have?
“Kashi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an alternate name for the city of Kashgar in Xinjiang, China, based on its Mandarin name.
Related words
K'a-shih
