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Shanxi
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A province in northern China, whose capital is Taiyuan.
"Shanxi is known for its coal mines and ancient temples."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Chinese province, not to be confused with the neighboring province Shaanxi.
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Etymology
From Mandarin 山西 (Shānxī), literally "[land] west of the mountains," referring to the Taihang range.