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Xing

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Xing (name) means a Chinese surname and given name, also meaning "to travel" or "to prosper" depending on the character used. Example: “Xing is used both as a surname and as part of given names in China.”

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A Chinese surname and given name, also meaning "to travel" or "to prosper" depending on the character used.
"Xing is used both as a surname and as part of given names in China."
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_____ is used both as a surname and as part of given names in China.

Etymology

This comes from x- used as a short form of cross- in crossing.

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What does “Xing” mean?
The word “Xing” means a Chinese surname and given name, also meaning "to travel" or "to prosper" depending on the character used.
How do you pronounce “Xing”?
“Xing” is pronounced shihng (/ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Xing” in a sentence?
Here is “Xing” used in a sentence: “Xing is used both as a surname and as part of given names in China.”
What part of speech is “Xing”?
“Xing” is a name.

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