新疆

Xīnjiāng
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 Xinjiang (autonomous region in China)

Characters

Literally 'new frontier' or 'new territory', reflecting its incorporation into China during the Qing dynasty.

Examples

Xīnjiāng yǐ qí měilì de zìrán fēngguāng hé dútè wénhuà ér wénmíng.
Xinjiang is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and unique culture.
Wǒ qù guo Xīnjiāng lǚyóu, nàlǐ de fēngjǐng fēicháng zhuàngguān.
I have traveled to Xinjiang, and the scenery there is very spectacular.

Tips

culture
Xinjiang is home to many ethnic groups, including the Uyghurs, Han Chinese, Kazakhs, and others, each with their own distinct traditions and customs.
usage
Xinjiang is a vast region, and when discussing specific locations within Xinjiang, it's common to specify the city or area, such as 乌鲁木齐 (Wūlǔmùqí, Ürümqi) or (Kāshí, Kashgar).

Stroke Order

xīn
jiāng