Sungkiang

/ (ˈsʊŋˈkjæŋ, -kaɪˈæŋ) /

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noun

a former province of NE China: now part of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region

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Words nearby Sungkiang

Sunflower State, sung, Sungari, sungazing, sun gear, Sungkiang, sunglass, sunglasses, sunglow, sung Mass, sun god

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How to use Sungkiang in a sentence

The letter was written on 24th March 1863, the day before he rode over to Sungkiang to take up his command.
The Life of Gordon, Volume I|Demetrius Charles Boulger
On his return to Sungkiang, Major Gordon devoted himself to the thorough reorganisation of his force.
The Life of Gordon, Volume I|Demetrius Charles Boulger
The rebels were the aggressors, and ten miles of Ward's retreat upon Sungkiang saw fighting every inch of the way.
The Romance of Old New England Rooftrees|Mary Caroline Crawford
Ward did not rest long from his campaigns, however, for we find that he was soon besieged in the city of Sungkiang with a few men.
The Romance of Old New England Rooftrees|Mary Caroline Crawford