Associations to the word «Xian»

Wiktionary

XIAN, proper noun. Misspelling of Xi'an., a city in central China and the capital of Shaanxi province; formerly spelled Sian in Postal System Pinyin.
XIAN, noun. Abbreviation of Christian.
XIAN, adjective. Abbreviation of Christian.
XIAN, proper noun. Abbreviation of Christian.

Dictionary definition

XIAN, noun. A city of central China; capital of ancient Chinese empire 221-206 BC.

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