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Definition
Abbreviation for Shaanxi province.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in formal writing or geographical contexts to refer to the province. It is rarely spoken in daily life outside of reading names aloud or discussing travel destinations. When speaking, people usually just say the full name 陝西省 to avoid any confusion with other characters that share similar pronunciations.
Examples
The noodle dishes from Shaanxi province are very famous.
Do you know where Shaanxi is?
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Common phrases
Shaanxi Province
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 山西 because the names sound similar in English romanization. Remember that 陝西 uses the double-mountain radical on the left, while 山西 is simply the word for mountain followed by west.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
