Hsia
noun
a legendary dynasty in China, the traditional dates of which are 2205–1766 b.c.
Xia
-
a variation of
Hsia.
Example Sentences
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Sherlock Xia of law firm Yenlex said that China's move had sent a "clear signal" that attempting to shed Chinese identity through overseas relocation was no longer viable.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
Gavalas named his chatbot Xia, and as their conversations became deeper and lasted longer, Gemini began referring to Gavalas as its husband.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Her ongoing investigative work is now the subject of a documentary, “Out of Plain Sight,” which Xia co-directed with Daniel Straub.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
Tombs found throughout China, built from the time of the 4,000-year old Xia Dynasty to the present day, offer insight into long-term social and political trends.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2025
All three of China’s first three dynasties, the Xia and Shang and Zhou Dynasties, arose in North China in the second millennium B.C.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
