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    Referring to the city Xi'an with 西安 (Xī'ān)

    Topic & Focus

    Explanation

    西安 (Xī'ān) is the name of a major city in central China, the capital of Shaanxi province. It served as the capital of numerous ancient dynasties and is one of the oldest cities in Chinese history. The name literally means "Western Peace."

    Examples

    • 西安的兵马俑每年吸引大量游客。

      Xī'ān de Bīngmǎyǒng měi nián xīyǐn dàliàng yóukè.

      The Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an attract a large number of tourists every year.

    • 我打算下个月去西安旅游。

      Wǒ dǎsuàn xià ge yuè qù Xī'ān lǚyóu.

      I plan to travel to Xi'an next month.

    • 西安是好几个古代王朝的首都。

      Xī'ān shì hǎo jǐ ge gǔdài wángcháo de shǒudū.

      Xi'an was the capital of several ancient dynasties.

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