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Xi'an in Persian

شیآن ši'ân

/ˈʃiˈæn/

Xi'an in Persian: شیآن (ši'ân), شیان (šiyân). In English, Xi'an means the provincial capital of Shaanxi, China; a subprovincial city in central China famed as the former capital of numerous Chinese dynasties, also known as Chang'an among other historical names.

Persian words for Xi'an

capital of Shaanxi and former capital of China — see also Chang'an
شیآن ši'ân, شیان šiyân

English meaning of Xi'an

  1. proper noun The provincial capital of Shaanxi, China; a subprovincial city in central China famed as the former capital of numerous Chinese dynasties, also known as Chang'an among other historical names.
  2. proper noun A district of Liaoyuan, Jilin, China.

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Questions about Xi'an in Persian

What is the meaning of Xi'an in Persian?
Xi'an in Persian is شیآن (ši'ân), شیان (šiyân).
معنی Xi'an چیست؟
Xi'an: شیآن (ši'ân), شیان (šiyân).
What does Xi'an mean in English?
Xi'an means the provincial capital of Shaanxi, China; a subprovincial city in central China famed as the former capital of numerous Chinese dynasties, also known as Chang'an among other historical names.

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