hsien

[ shyuhn ]

/ ʃyʌn /

noun, plural hsien.

(in popular Chinese religion) one of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world.

(in China) a county or district.

Also Pinyin, xian .

Origin of hsien

First recorded in 1965–70; from Chinese (Wade-Giles) hsien1, (Pinyin) xiān “hermit, wizard”

Words nearby hsien

Hsia, Hsia Kuei, Hsia-men, Hsian, Hsiang, hsien, hsing shêng, Hsin-hai-lien, Hsin Hsüeh, Hsining, Hsinking

Example sentences from the Web for hsien

"His Holiness means for us to be seated on the rugs below the throne-das," said Hsien Sgam in a hushed voice.
Caravans By Night|Harry Hervey
Hsien Sgam was the pivot of his thoughts as he rolled northward along Strand Road.
Caravans By Night|Harry Hervey
Hsien Sgam's vermilion-lacquered sedan-chair swayed along at his side, and in front and rear was a file of leather-helmeted men.
Caravans By Night|Harry Hervey
Whereupon Hsien Sgam politely enquired if he might occupy the chair next to Trent's.
Caravans By Night|Harry Hervey

As Trent watched Hsien Sgam, an emotion almost of pity smote him.
Caravans By Night|Harry Hervey

单词	hsien
释义	hsien [ shyuhn ] / ʃyʌn / noun, plural hsien. (in popular Chinese religion) one of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world. (in China) a county or district. Also Pinyin, xian . Origin of hsien First recorded in 1965–70; from Chinese (Wade-Giles) hsien1, (Pinyin) xiān “hermit, wizard” Words nearby hsien Hsia, Hsia Kuei, Hsia-men, Hsian, Hsiang, hsien, hsing shêng, Hsin-hai-lien, Hsin Hsüeh, Hsining, Hsinking Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for hsien "His Holiness means for us to be seated on the rugs below the throne-das," said Hsien Sgam in a hushed voice. Caravans By Night\|Harry Hervey Hsien Sgam was the pivot of his thoughts as he rolled northward along Strand Road. Caravans By Night\|Harry Hervey Hsien Sgam's vermilion-lacquered sedan-chair swayed along at his side, and in front and rear was a file of leather-helmeted men. Caravans By Night\|Harry Hervey Whereupon Hsien Sgam politely enquired if he might occupy the chair next to Trent's. Caravans By Night\|Harry Hervey As Trent watched Hsien Sgam, an emotion almost of pity smote him. Caravans By Night\|Harry Hervey
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