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西域
Proper nounxīyù
Description
西域是中国古代对西边地区的叫法，主要指今天新疆和中亚的一些地方。
The term "西域" was used in ancient China to refer to the western regions, mainly today's Xinjiang and parts of Central Asia.
古时候，很多商人走丝绸之路去西域做生意。
In ancient times, many merchants traveled the Silk Road to the 西域 to do business.
Meanings
西域xīyù
the Western Regions (ancient China's name for Central Asia and Xinjiang)
张骞出使西域，带回很多新东西。
Zhang Qian was sent to the Western Regions and brought back many new things.
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Notes
- Etymology
西 (west) + 域 (region/territory); a historical geographic term.
- Nuance
mostly used in historical or literary contexts, not for modern geography.
In videos
“但是唐宋女人呐从长安到西域来往的时候”
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