name
Xin
SHIHN
Xin (name) means a Chinese given name and surname, often meaning "new" or "heart.". Example: “Xin is a common element in Chinese given names.”
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A Chinese given name and surname, often meaning "new" or "heart."
"Xin is a common element in Chinese given names."
Word forms
Xins plural
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Etymology
From several Chinese surnames, including Mandarin 辛 (Xīn), 信 (Xìn), 新 (Xīn).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Xin” mean?
The word “Xin” means a Chinese given name and surname, often meaning "new" or "heart.".
How do you pronounce “Xin”?
“Xin” is pronounced SHIHN (/ˈʃɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Xin” in a sentence?
Here is “Xin” used in a sentence: “Xin is a common element in Chinese given names.”
What part of speech is “Xin”?
“Xin” is a name.
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