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.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley