Changan

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Proper noun * Chang'an: The historical name for a major city in central China. It served as the capital for several ancient Chinese dynasties, most notably during the Han (206 BC – 220 AD) and Tang (618–907 AD) dynasties. It was a pivotal eastern terminus of the Silk Road and a center of culture, politics, and trade. The modern city of Xi'an is located at its site.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • During the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an was one of the largest and most cosmopolitan cities in the world.
    • The Silk Road connected Chang'an with markets as far away as the Mediterranean.
    • Many poets wrote about the splendors of the imperial capital, Chang'an.
Advanced Usage
  • "The glory of Chang'an": A phrase often used to refer to the peak of Chinese cultural and political power during the Han and Tang dynasties, symbolized by their capital city.
    • The exhibition aims to recapture the artistic glory of Chang'an.
Variants and Related Words
  • Xi'an (Proper noun): The modern name of the city located at the historical site of Chang'an. It is the capital of Shaanxi Province.
    • Today, tourists visit Xi'an to see the Terracotta Army and the old city walls near the site of ancient Chang'an.
Synonyms
  • Ancient capital: A general term for a historically significant capital city.
  • Imperial city: A city that served as the seat of an empire.
Related Phrases
  • Chang'an Avenue: A major thoroughfare in modern Beijing, named after the historical city to symbolize enduring peace and prosperity.
    • The National Day parade proceeds down Chang'an Avenue.
Related Concepts
  • Silk Road: An ancient network of trade routes connecting China to the West, for which Chang'an was a key starting point.
  • Tang Dynasty: A golden age of Chinese civilization during which Chang'an reached its zenith in size and influence.
Noun
  1. a city of central China; capital of ancient Chinese empire 221-206 BC

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