Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A city of north-central China southwest of Beijing. Once an imperial capital known as Chang'an, it is today the capital of Shaanxi province.
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- proper noun a city in central
China and the capital ofShaanxi province.
Etymologies
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First stop was Xi'an, which is quickly becoming a destination for luxury brands.
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First stop was Xi'an, which is quickly becoming a destination for luxury brands.
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BYD received a 2.95 million yuan ($442,000) fine and will have the factories in Xi'an, Shaanxi confiscated, according to a statement posted today on the Ministry of Land and Resources website.
Warren Buffett's Company Fined, Factories Confiscated In Land Dispute The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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ChinaFotoPress/Zumapress.com A customer looked at oil-paper umbrellas in Xi'an, China's Shaanxi province, on Thursday.
Asia in Pictures 2011
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The Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, China are also on my list, a lucky friend of mine was able to go down into the pit and stand right next to them.
Stacie Krajchir: Stacie Krajchir: Bravo's China Chow on Travel Hits and Misses Stacie Krajchir 2011
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Liu Xiao/Xinhua/Zumapress.com Soliders threw a retired solider into the air at the railway station of Xi'an, China's Shaanxi province, on Friday.
Asia in Pictures 2011
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Liu Xiao/Xinhua/Zuma Press A fire-breathing performance at a temple fair in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi province, Wednesday
Asia in Pictures 2012
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Their international reputation continues to grow: In April, an installation of red bridges popping up above a sea of swaying trees will be the centerpiece at the 2011 Xi'an International Horticultural Exhibition in China; next year, the Jubilee Gardens on the Thames will debut at the 2012 London Olympics.
On the Cutting Hedge Julie V. Iovine 2011
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Poly Real Estate rose 1.5%, China Merchants Property advanced 0.8% and Xi'an Gree Real Estate rose 1.5%.
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Rooney Chen/Reuters Employees lifted an oil painting called 'Big Airplane' as they prepared for an art exhibition in a gallery in Xi'an, China's Shaanxi province Thursday.
Asia in Pictures 2011
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