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Sian

Sian

1 8.7
An old English spelling of Xi'an, the city in central China
  • proper noun
  • Archaic
: Sian
  • Sian Ka'an
  • Sian Ka'an Biosphere
  • Sian Ka'an Reserve

Examples

  • Welcome to the Sian Memorial Tournament of Champions... ...the greatest competition of its kind in the world.

    Kickboxer 4: The Aggressor (1994)

  • Sian Hoolahan is a development manager with Choice Support, a charity that specializes in supported housing for people with learning disabilities.

    Academic text (2011)

  • From humble beginnings, future NBA superstar James, along with childhood friends Dru Joyce, Sian Cotton, and Willie McGee, all began a journey that would take them from local fame to national acclaim.

    Blog text (19)

  • The ancient capital of Sian is known for its incredible history and cultural significance.

  • Many tourists visit Sian to see the Terracotta Army and experience its rich heritage.

  • Located in central China, Sian was once the capital of several ancient Chinese dynasties.

Synonyms

Xi'an
vsSian
2 6.4

A large city in central China with famous ancient history

is the older English spelling rather than the modern form
Xian
vsSian
1 6.9

A city in central China once capital of several ancient dynasties and home to the Terracotta Army

is the older English spelling of that city's name
Changan
vsSian
1 9.4

An old city in central China that served as the capital of ancient dynasties

is an older English spelling of the city's modern name not the historical name
Hsian
vsSian
  • Archaic
9.9

A city in central China now called Xi'an that was an ancient capital

is the older English spelling rather than another variant

Surface Forms

Sian main

Etymology

Sian is an old English spelling of Xi'an, the city in central China that was for a long time called Chang'an, which means 'long peace'. That's why Sian often refers to the ancient capital and the start of the Silk Road, a place that was an important, long-lasting centre of Chinese power.