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Shanxi
shahn-SHEE
Shanxi (name) means a province in northern China, whose capital is Taiyuan. Example: “Shanxi is known for its coal mines and ancient temples.”
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A province in northern China, whose capital is Taiyuan.
"A fire at a coal company's office in China's northern Shanxi province on Thursday killed at least 25 people and injured dozens more, according to Chinese state media. Shanxi is a major coal-producing hub in China."
— , China: Fire at coal mine company kills dozens (2023)
"In China, an outbreak of endemic human selenosis was reported in Enshi District, Hubei Province, and in Ziyang County, Shanxi Province, during the 1960s."
— Fiona Fordyce, Selenium Deficiency and Toxicity in the Environment (2005)
"Shanxi is known for its coal mines and ancient temples."
"Production around the town of Ankang, a hundred miles south of Xian in Shanxi province, dropped by 25 per cent."
— James MacManus, Ocean Devil (2008)
How to use Shanxi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Chinese province, not to be confused with the neighboring province Shaanxi.
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shaanxi
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Etymology
From Mandarin 山西 (Shānxī), literally "[land] west of the mountains," referring to the Taihang range.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Shanxi” mean?
The word “Shanxi” means a province in northern China, whose capital is Taiyuan. In plain terms, a Chinese province, not to be confused with the neighboring province Shaanxi.
How do you pronounce “Shanxi”?
“Shanxi” is pronounced shahn-SHEE (/ˈʃɑnˈʃi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Shanxi” in a sentence?
Here is “Shanxi” used in a sentence: “Shanxi is known for its coal mines and ancient temples.”
What part of speech is “Shanxi”?
“Shanxi” is a name.
