Hsian

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Hsian (ʃjɑːn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for Xi'an

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World English Dictionary
Xi'an, Hsian or Sian (ʃjɑːn) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Changan, Former names: Siking an industrial city in central China, capital of Shaanxi province: capital of China for 970 years at various times between the 3rd century bc and the 10th century ad; seat of the Northwestern University (1937); famous for Qin dynasty emperor Qinshihuang's tomb (207 bc) with 8000-strong terracotta army. Pop: 3 256 000 (2005 est)
 
Hsian, Hsian or Sian
 
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Sian, Hsian or Sian
 
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Hsian is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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