Mukden

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Definition

Proper noun: * A major city in northeastern China: Mukden is the historical name for the city now known as Shenyang, the capital of Liaoning province. It is a significant industrial and cultural center.

Usage Notes
  • "Mukden" is primarily a historical and geographical name. In modern contexts, the city is almost exclusively referred to by its Chinese name, Shenyang.
  • The term is often used in historical discussions, particularly regarding events in the early 20th century.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The Battle of Mukden in 1905 was one of the largest land battles before World War I.
    • Many historical maps label the Manchurian city as Mukden.
Advanced Usage
  • "Mukden Incident": A pivotal historical event. This refers to a staged railway explosion in 1931 near Shenyang (Mukden), which the Japanese Kwantung Army used as a pretext to invade and occupy Manchuria.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shenyang (n): The modern, official name for the city previously known as Mukden.
    • Shenyang is a major hub for heavy industry in China.
Different Meanings / Contexts
  • This word functions solely as a proper noun referring to the specific city. It does not have other general meanings.
Noun
  1. a city in northeastern China

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