太原

Tàiyuán

noun #69,107

Meanings

1 Taiyuan (capital of Shanxi province)

Characters

great; supreme; too

plain; field; original

Literally 'great plain' or 'supreme plain'.

Examples

太原是山西省的省会。

Tàiyuán shì Shānxī shěng de shěnghuì.

Taiyuan is the capital of Shanxi province.

Tips

history

Taiyuan has a long history, dating back over 2,500 years. It was an important military and political center during many dynasties.

culture

Taiyuan is known for its Shanxi cuisine, especially its noodles and vinegar.

Stroke Order

太 tài

原 yuán