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Xia
shah
Xia (name) means a Chinese surname, and the name of the legendary first dynasty of ancient China. Example: “The Xia dynasty is considered the first in Chinese history.”
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A Chinese surname, and the name of the legendary first dynasty of ancient China.
"The Xia dynasty is considered the first in Chinese history."
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Etymology
From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Mandarin 夏 (Xià).
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What does “Xia” mean?
The word “Xia” means a Chinese surname, and the name of the legendary first dynasty of ancient China.
How do you pronounce “Xia”?
“Xia” is pronounced shah (/ʃɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Xia” in a sentence?
Here is “Xia” used in a sentence: “The Xia dynasty is considered the first in Chinese history.”
What part of speech is “Xia”?
“Xia” is a name.
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