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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShanxi
/ˈʃænˈsi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A province in northern China known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
"Shanxi is famous for its ancient temples and traditional architecture." - 2
The capital city of Shanxi province.
"Taiyuan is the capital of Shanxi and serves as an important economic center."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name 'Shanxi' originates from Chinese, where 'shan' means 'mountain' and 'xi' means 'west', referring to its geographical location west of the Taihang Mountains. The term has been used since the Tang dynasty (618-907 AD) to denote the region.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shanxi" is said worldwide
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Shanxi
Transliteration: Shanxi
"Shanxi est célèbre pour ses paysages montagneux."
Shanxi
Transliteration: Shanxi
"Shanxi ist bekannt für seine reiche Geschichte."
Shanxi
Transliteration: Shanxi
"Shanxi è famosa per la sua cultura antica."
Shanxi
Transliteration: Shanxi
"Shanxi es conocida por sus templos antiguos."
Shanxi
Transliteration: Shanxi
"Shanxi é famosa por sua herança cultural."
शानक्सी
Transliteration: Shanxi
"शानक्सी अपनी प्राचीन संस्कृति के लिए प्रसिद्ध है।"
山西
Transliteration: Shān xī
"山西以其丰富的历史而闻名。"
산시
Transliteration: Sansi
"산시는 고대 문화로 유명합니다."
山西
Transliteration: Sanxi
"山西は古代の文化で有名です。"
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