Xian
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Noun — An administrative division in China roughly similar to a county, sitting below the level of a city or prefecture.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
c. late 20th c., from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Chinese 西安 (Xī'ān, “Western Peace”), without syllable-dividing mark (隔音符號／隔音符号 (géyīn fúhào)).
Full origin of Xian →Frequently asked questions
What does “Xian” mean?
The word “Xian” means an administrative division in China roughly similar to a county, sitting below the level of a city or prefecture. In plain terms, chinese term for a county-level administrative unit.
How do you pronounce “Xian”?
“Xian” is pronounced shee-an (/ʃiæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Xian” in a sentence?
Here is “Xian” used in a sentence: “The rural area was organized as a xian rather than a city district.”
What part of speech is “Xian”?
“Xian” is a noun.