Moukden
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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
- a city in northeastern China