Talien
- proper noun
- Archaic
- Today, Talien is better known as Dalian, an important Chinese economic hub.
Examples
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Located in northeastern China, Talien has historically served as a crucial maritime center.
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The city of Talien has a rich history as a port and shipbuilding center.
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Many foreign powers were interested in controlling Talien due to its strategic location.
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The city of Talien is famous for its shipbuilding industry.
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Have you ever visited Talien?
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The city of Talien is renowned for its vibrant shipbuilding industry and bustling port.
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Many traders traveled to Talien to take advantage of its strategic position along the coast.
Synonyms
A major port city in northeast China on the Liaodong Peninsula
A port and shipbuilding center in northeast China now part of Dalian
Surface Forms
Etymology
Talien is an older foreign spelling of the Chinese city Dalian, used on maps and by sailors for the port on the Liaodong Peninsula. So when you see Talien in history, remember it means the same 'port' and 'shipbuilding center' we now call Dalian.