太原

Tàiyuán

noun #69,107

Meanings

Literally 'great plain' or 'supreme plain'.

太原是山西省的省会。

Tàiyuán shì Shānxīshěng de shěng huì.

Taiyuan is the capital of Shanxi province.

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.

太 tài

原 yuán