Definition
暹 (xiān) is a rare character almost exclusively used in the compound 暹罗 (Xiān Luó), the historical Chinese name for Siam (modern-day Thailand). You will not encounter it alone in modern Chinese; it always forms part of place names or historical references. The dictionary gloss 'sunrise' reflects an obsolete classical meaning that is not relevant for HSK-level learners.
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used in 暹罗 (Xiān Luó)the former Chinese name for Siam/Thailand
Examples
- 暹。xiān Luó shì Tàiguó de jiù chēng.Siam is the old name for Thailand.
- 暹。Zhège guójiā lìshǐ shàng bèi chēng wéi xiān Luó.This country was historically called Siam.
- 暹。Wǒmen dú le yì běn guānyú xiān Luó gǔguó de shū.We read a book about the ancient kingdom of Siam.
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