Xining

geographical name

Xi·​ning ˈshē-ˈniŋ How to pronounce Xining (audio)
variants or Sining or Hsi-ning
city in northwestern China population 1,153,500

Note: Xining serves as capital of the province of Qinghai.

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“Xining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Xining. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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