山西

Shānxī
proper noun #55,068

Meanings

  1. 1 Shanxi (province in northern China)

Characters

Literally 'west of the mountains' - referring to its location west of the Taihang Mountains 太行山.

Examples

HSK 2
Wǒ jìhuà jīnnián xiàtiān qù Shānxī lǚyóu.
I plan to travel to Shanxi this summer.
HSK 7-9
Shānxī yǐ méitàn zīyuán fēngfù ér wénmíng.
Shanxi is famous for its abundant coal resources.

Tips

culture
Shanxi is known for its well-preserved ancient architecture, including the Pingyao Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Stroke Order

shān
西