Definition

Proper noun: * Moukden: A historical name for a major city in northeastern China. It is an older romanization of the city's name, which is now more commonly known as Shenyang.

Usage Notes

• "Moukden" is an archaic spelling and is rarely used in modern English contexts. It is primarily encountered in historical texts, documents, or discussions referring to events prior to the mid-20th century.
• The contemporary and standard name for this city is Shenyang.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The Battle of Moukden in 1905 was a decisive conflict in the Russo-Japanese War.
  • Many historical maps from the early 1900s label the city as Moukden.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Moukden" itself is a transliteration. It represents how the Manchu name for the city, , was heard and written by Westerners. The word means "to rise" or "to flourish" in Manchu.

Variants and Related Words

• Shenyang (Proper noun): The modern standard Pinyin romanization and current name of the city.
• Mukden (Proper noun): A slightly different historical romanization, closer to the original Manchu pronunciation, also used in historical contexts.
• Fengtian (Proper noun): Another historical name for the city and the surrounding region, used particularly during the early 20th century.

Synonyms

• Shenyang (Modern synonym)

Noun

1. a city in northeastern China