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10 Language-to-English DictionariesXiyou
/ˈʃiː.joʊ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A transliterated term referencing journeys or travels to the West, prominent in Chinese cultural and literary studies.
"Scholars analyzed the mythological themes present throughout the classic text of Xiyou." - 2
A proper noun or designation associated with western regions or travels in traditional Chinese nomenclature.
"The historical archive contained several maps detailing ancient Xiyou routes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of the Chinese geographical and cultural terms, specifically referencing concepts related to the West (Xi) and travel or journeys (You). It frequently appears in literature, historical contexts, and titles such as Journey to the West (Xiyou Ji).
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Voyage en Occident
Transliteration: vwa.jaʒ ɑ̃n ɔk.si.dɑ̃
"Le roman classique Xiyou raconte une longue épopée."
Reise nach Westen
Transliteration: ˈʁaɪ̯zə nax ˈvɛstən
"Xiyou ist ein bekanntes Werk der chinesischen Literatur."
Viaggio in Occidente
Transliteration: ˈvjad.dʒo in ot.tʃiˈdɛn.te
"Il racconto di Xiyou affascina i lettori di tutto il mondo."
Viaje al Oeste
Transliteration: ˈbjaxe al oˈeste
"Xiyou es una de las grandes obras de la literatura clásica china."
Jornada ao Oeste
Transliteration: ʒuʁˈna.dɐ aw oˈɛs.tʃi
"A obra Xiyou influenciou a cultura pop asiática."
पश्चिम की यात्रा
Transliteration: pashchim ki yatra
"Xiyou चीनी साहित्य का एक प्रसिद्ध ग्रंथ है।"
西游
Transliteration: xī yóu
"《西游》是中国古典文学的巅峰之作。"
서유
Transliteration: seoyu
"서유는 동아시아에서 매우 유명한 이야기입니다."
西遊
Transliteration: saiyū
"西遊記は中国の古典小説です。"
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