Sian

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Proper noun * Sian: A major city in central China, historically significant as the capital of ancient Chinese empires, most notably the Qin dynasty (221-206 BC). It is now more commonly known internationally by its modern name, Xi'an.

Usage
  • Sian is primarily used in historical contexts to refer to the ancient capital. In modern geographical and political writing, the name Xi'an is standard.
    • The ancient capital of Sian was a terminus of the Silk Road.
    • Historical records from Sian provide insight into the Qin dynasty.
Advanced Usage
  • The term Sian represents an older romanization (Wade-Giles system) of the city's name. Contemporary English texts almost exclusively use the Xi'an spelling (from the Pinyin romanization system).
Variants and Related Words
  • Xi'an: The modern and standard English name for the same city.
  • Chang'an: The historical name for the city during several other major dynasties, such as the Han and Tang.
Synonyms
  • Xi'an
  • Chang'an (specifically for certain historical periods)
Noun
  1. a city of central China; capital of ancient Chinese empire 221-206 BC

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