Sianfu
Synonym of Xi'an: the provincial capital of Shaanxi in central ChinaSynonym of Xi'an: the provincial capital of Shaanxi in central China.
/ˈsiː.ɑn.fu/
Meaning
1 senses(obsolete)Synonym of Xi'an: the provincial capital of Shaanxi in central China.
Origin
From the Postal Romanization of Mandarin 西安府 (Xī'ān fǔ), from Xi'an's former status as theFrom the Postal Romanization of Mandarin 西安府 (Xī'ān fǔ), from Xi'an's former status as the center of a military commandery, 府 (fǔ).
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