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长安
Cháng'ān
Description
长安是中国古代很有名的一个城市，很多朝代都把首都放在这里。
"长安" is a famous ancient city in China, and many dynasties made it their capital.
长安就是现在的西安，唐朝的时候特别热闹。
"长安" is the modern city of Xi'an, which was especially bustling during the Tang dynasty.
Meanings
长安Cháng'ān
ancient Chinese capital, present-day Xi'an
唐朝的首都是长安。
The capital of the Tang Dynasty was Chang'an.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally "long peace," a name expressing a wish for lasting stability.
- Nuance
mostly a historical/literary name; the modern city is called 西安.
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