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Xinjiang

/ʃɪnˈdʒjɑːŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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  1. 1

    An autonomous region in northwestern China, officially known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

    "Xinjiang is known for its diverse ethnic cultures and vast desert landscapes."

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Derived from Chinese 新疆 (Xīnjiāng), literally meaning 'New Frontier', adopted during the Qing dynasty to denote the newly incorporated northwestern territories.

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