陕西 (Shǎnxī): Shaanxi (province in central-northwest China)

Meanings

Literally 'west of Shaan' — referring to its location west of Shaanxi's Sanmenxia gorge.

Wǒ zài Shǎnxī zhù le sān nián.

I lived in Shaanxi for three years.

Xī'ān shì Shǎnxī de shěnghuì.

Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi province.

history

Shaanxi is considered one of the cradles of Chinese civilization and is home to the Terracotta Army.

culture

Shaanxi cuisine is known for its wheat-based dishes, such as biang biang noodles and rou jia mo (meat sandwiches).

陕 Shǎn

西 xī