hsien

American

[shyuhn] / ʃyʌn /

Pinyin, xian

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.

Etymology

Origin of hsien

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

Example Sentences

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But his two siblings -- corporate executive Lee Hsien Yang and the late neurologist Lee Wei Ling -- have pointed to language in their father's will calling for its demolition.

From Barron's

Her death a year ago has left the five-bedroom bungalow empty, reigniting calls from Lee Hsien Yang -- who bought the property from his older brother in 2015 -- for the will to be implemented.

From Barron's

Lee Hsien Yang and his wife, as well as one of their sons, have lived abroad for several years in self-imposed exile.

From BBC

Lee Hsien Loong stepped down as PM earlier this year and remains in cabinet as a senior minister.

From BBC

Lee Hsien Loong's press secretary said he had no comment.

From BBC

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