Wanhsien

[Chinese wahn-shyen]

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noun

Wade-Giles. Wanxian.

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Since its foundation in 1887, the Inland Mission of Wanhsien has been conducted with brave perseverance.
An Australian in China
George Ernest Morrison
Wanhsien is a very rich city, with wealthy merchants and great salt hongs.
An Australian in China
George Ernest Morrison
They were the beggars of the city, who had just received their midday meal at the "Wanhsien Ragged Homes."
An Australian in China
George Ernest Morrison

British Dictionary definitions for wanhsien

Wanhsien

Wan-Hsien

noun

a variant transliteration of the Chinese name for Wanxian

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Wanhsien

Examples from the Web for wanhsien

Historical Examples

Since its foundation in 1887, the Inland Mission of Wanhsien has been conducted with brave perseverance.

Wanhsien is a very rich city, with wealthy merchants and great salt hongs.

They were the beggars of the city, who had just received their midday meal at the "Wanhsien Ragged Homes."

Wanhsien

Wan-Hsien