should be included to distinguish its pronunciation from the single syllable xian.) The name was adopted in 1369 under the early Ming dynasty. Jesuit missionaries...

xian (Chinese: 仙/僊; pinyin: xiān; Wade–Giles: hsien) is any manner of immortal, mythical being within the Taoist pantheon or Chinese folklore. Xian has...

Zhang Xian or Xian Zhang may refer to: Zhang Xian (deity), Chinese deity, enemy of the eclipse-creating Tiangou and protector of unborn infants and male...

Alexander Xian Cruz Lim-Uy (Tagalog: [ˈsijɐn lim]; born July 12, 1989) is a Filipino actor. He is currently an exclusive actor of GMA Network. He is best...

Li Xian may refer to: Li Xian (Northern Zhou general) (502-569) Emperor Zhongzong of Tang (656–710), personal name Li Xian (李顯) Emperor Mozhu of Western...

Look up Xian, xian, or Xi'an in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Xi'an or Xian (西安) is the capital of Shaanxi province, China. Xian or Xi'an may also...

A lang xian, which can be translated as "wolf brush" or "wolf bamboo" or "multiple tipped bamboo spear" was a branched, multi-tipped spear with blades...

Emperor Xian of Han (2 April 181 – 21 April 234), personal name Liu Xie (劉協), courtesy name Bohe, was the 14th and last emperor of the Eastern Han dynasty...

Christian Albert Soriano "Xian" Gaza (born July 5, 1993) is a Filipino internet personality. Gaza claims to be the President and CEO of Hong Kong-based...

Shui Xian (traditional/simplified Chinese: 水仙, pinyin: shuǐxiān) is a cultivar of Camellia sinensis as well as an oolong tea traditionally from the Wuyi...

Li Xian (Chinese: 李现; born 19 October 1991) is a Chinese actor. He began his acting career by playing a minor role in the film Feng Shui (2012). His breakthrough...

Jia Xian (simplified Chinese: 贾宪; traditional Chinese: 賈憲; pinyin: Jiǎ Xiàn; Wade–Giles: Chia Hsien; ca. 1010–1070) was a Chinese mathematician from Kaifeng...

such as chrétien in French and cristiano in Spanish. The abbreviations Xian and Xtian (and similarly formed other parts of speech) have been used since...

Xu Xian (Chinese: 許仙), courtesy name Hanwen (漢文), is a main character of the Legend of the White Snake, one of China's four great folk tales. In some versions...

Lady Xian (or Hsien, Chinese: 冼夫人; pinyin: Xiǎn Fūrén; Jyutping: sin2 fu1 jan4; Vietnamese: Tiển phu nhân; 512–602), also known as Lady of Qiao Guo (or...

Xian (Chinese: 咸) is a Chinese surname. Its romanizations in Cantonese and Old Chinese are Haam and Ham or Hahm respectively. It could refer to the surname...

"Ye Xian" (traditional Chinese: 葉限; simplified Chinese: 叶限; pinyin: Yè Xiàn; Wade–Giles: Yeh Hsien; [jê ɕjɛ̂n]) is a Chinese fairy tale that is similar...

in 1636 by his father. The peerage was renamed to Prince Xian of the First Rank (Prince Xian) when it was passed on to Hooge's son, Fushou (died 1669)...

Xian Heng Inn, Xian Heng Tavern or Xian Heng Hotel is a historic Chinese cuisine restaurant located in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, People's Republic...

"Jet crashes at China air show". BBC News. "Incident Xian JH-7, 05 Jun 2014". "Accident Xian JH-7A, 22 Dec 2014". "Lostarmour ID: 13731". Liu, Zhen...

Zhu Xian or Zhuxian may refer to: Zhu Xian (novel), 2005 Chinese novel by Xiao Ding Jade Dynasty (video game), video game adaptation Jade Dynasty (film)...

(2,116 ft) at MLW Also transliterated in English-language sources as the Xian Y-7. Gordon, Yefim; Komissarov, Dmitry (2008). Chinese Aircraft:China's aviation...

2017. Retrieved 27 October 2017. Sunflower Food Galore: Di San Xian (recipe) Di san xian recipe at Cooking Simple Chinese food at Home Archived 3 May 2014...

Xian Xinghai or Sinn Sing Hoi (Chinese: 冼星海; pinyin: Xiǎn Xīnghǎi; Wade–Giles: Hsien Hsing-hai; 13 June 1905 – 30 October 1945) was a Chinese composer...

Pu–Xian Min (Hinghwa Romanized: Pó-sing-gṳ̂; traditional Chinese: 莆仙話; simplified Chinese: 莆仙话; pinyin: Púxiānhuà), also known as Putian–Xianyou Min, Puxian...

Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion, professing that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead and is the Son of God, whose coming as the Messiah...

Gong Xian (simplified Chinese: 龚贤; traditional Chinese: 龔賢; pinyin: Gōng Xián; Wade–Giles: Kung Hsien; 1618–1689; the specific year of birth is disputed...

Xianling or Xian ling may refer to: Xian ling (religion), notion of numinous presence in the Chinese traditional religion County magistrate (Chinese: 縣令;...

Empress Xiaoxianchun (28 March 1712 – 8 April 1748) of the Manchu Bordered Yellow Banner Fuca clan was an imperial consort of the Qing dynasty. She was...

Old Xian (Old先) is an artist based in Hangzhou, China. She presents herself as a male character in her comics. She graduated from the Central Academy of...