Hsia

or Xia

[ shyah ]

/ ʃyɑ /

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noun

a legendary dynasty in China, the traditional dates of which are 2205–1766 b.c.

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Origin of Hsia

First recorded in 1905–10

Words nearby Hsia

HSA, HSDPA, HSE, H.S.H., Hsi, Hsia, Hsia Kuei, Hsia-men, Hsian, Hsiang, hsien

How to use Hsia in a sentence

“This was a long term investment in the belief that the referral will work,” Hsia said.
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Tzu-hsia said, I have heard that life and death are allotted, that wealth and honours are in Heaven's hand.
The Sayings Of Confucius|Confucius
Tzu-hsia said, To master the hundred trades, apprentices work in a shop; by learning, a gentleman finds his way.
The Sayings Of Confucius|Confucius
Tzu-hsia said, If we keep within the bounds of honour, we can step to and fro through propriety.
The Sayings Of Confucius|Confucius

Tzu-hsia said, By wide learning and singleness of will, by keen questions and home thinking we reach love.
The Sayings Of Confucius|Confucius
Tzu-hsia said, He that each day remembers his failings and each month forgets nothing won may be said to love learning indeed!
The Sayings Of Confucius|Confucius