四川

Sìchuān

noun #32,565

Meanings

Literally 'four rivers' — referring to the four rivers that historically flowed through the region.

我喜欢四川菜。

Wǒ xǐhuan Sìchuān cài.

I like Sichuan cuisine.

四川的熊猫很有名。

Sìchuān de xióngmāo hěn yǒumíng.

Sichuan's pandas are very famous.

culture

Sichuan cuisine is known for its bold and spicy flavors, particularly the use of Sichuan peppercorns.

culture

Sichuan is home to the Giant Panda, and the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding is a popular tourist destination.

四 sì

川 chuān