Kashi

American  

[kah-shee, kash-ee] / ˈkɑˈʃi, ˈkæʃ i /

noun

Pinyin.

1. a city in western Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, in northwestern China.

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Kashi British  

/ ˈkɑːʃˈɡɑː, ˈkɑːˈʃiː /

noun

1. an oasis city in W China, in W Xinjiang. Pop: 318 000 (2005 est)

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Etymology

Origin of Kashi

From Chinese Kāshí, shortening of Kāshígà'ěr, from Uyghur Qeshqer “New Town”

Example Sentences

Chinese authorities have blocked access to Gayixiang, which the Tibetans refer to as Kashi village, cut off communications and intensified security in the area, the group said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

"The findings could be important for quantum key distribution, which is necessary for secure communications in the future, specifically how quantum interference effects are interpreted for the generation of secret keys," says Khodadad Kashi.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2024

But some see Ayodhya as just the start - disputes and court cases are already ongoing over mosques in the cities of Mathura and Varanasi, referred to many by its ancient name Kashi.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2024

Known as “the corridor” and opened a year ago, the project connects the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, to the riverfront a quarter-mile away.

From New York Times • Dec. 31, 2022

The Mishra added, "Master, during your stay at Kashi do not consent to dine anywhere except in my house."

From Chaitanya's Life And Teachings From his contemporary Begali biography the Chaitanya-charit-amrita by K???ad?sa Kavir?ja Gosv?mi