Shaanxi

geographical name

Shaan·​xi ˈshän-ˈshē How to pronounce Shaanxi (audio)
variants or Shensi
ˈshen-ˈsē How to pronounce Shaanxi (audio)
ˈshən-ˈshē
province of north central China bordering on the Huang (Yellow) River; capital Xi'an area 75,598 square miles (195,799 square kilometers), population 37,327,379

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

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