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Changan

British  
/ ˈtʃæŋˈɑːn /

noun

  1. a former name of Xi'an

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Klaus Zyciora, head of design at state-owned Changan Automobile, sees the trend toward larger vehicles as part of a proliferation of vehicle types in the world’s largest and most dynamic car market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026

In response Chinese government-owned Changan and Leapmotor, which is backed by Chrysler owner Stellantis, announced their own price cuts.

From BBC ● May 26, 2025

Auto worker Liu, 35, said he quit Changan Automobile’s plant in Hefei in July after earning 4,000 yuan in both May and June, rather than the 7,000 he expected each month.

From Reuters ● Sep. 5, 2023

Those passing by foot or on bicycle on Changan Avenue running north of the square were also stopped and forced to show identification.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2023

An early step to disarm the nations, and have all weapons sent to Changan; then, with these, to furnish forth a great standing army, which he sent out under Meng-tien to conquer.

From The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 by Kenneth Morris

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