xizang
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Definition
Proper noun: * An autonomous region of the People's Republic of China; located in the Himalayas: Xizang is the official name for the region commonly known in English as Tibet. It is an administrative division situated on the Tibetan Plateau.
Usage
- Xizang is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) within the People's Republic of China.
- The unique culture of Xizang attracts many researchers.
- Lhasa is the capital city of Xizang.
Advanced Usage
- Xizang Autonomous Region: The full official name, emphasizing its administrative status.
- The Xizang Autonomous Region was established in 1965.
Variants and Related Words
- Tibet (Proper noun): The most common English name for the region historically and culturally. It is often used interchangeably with Xizang in general contexts but carries different historical and political connotations.
- The traditional art of Tibet is well-preserved in many monasteries.
- Tibetan (Adjective/Noun): Relating to Xizang/Tibet or its people, culture, or language.
- She studies Tibetan Buddhism.
Synonyms
- Tibet: The conventional geographical and historical name in English.
Noun
- an autonomous region of the Peoples Republic of China; located in the Himalayas