hsien

[ shyuhn ]

noun

, plural hsien.

1. (in popular Chinese religion) one of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world.
2. (in China) a county or district.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hsien¹

First recorded in 1965–70; from Chinese (Wade-Giles) hsien1, (Pinyin) xiān “hermit, wizard”

Example Sentences

Lee Hsien Yang has long alleged he faces oppression back home from the Singapore government that was led for 20 years by his brother, Lee Hsien Loong.

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Lee Hsien Yang showed the BBC some documents including a letter stating his claim for asylum was successful.

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Lee Hsien Yang and his wife, as well as one of their sons, have lived abroad for several years in self-imposed exile.

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Along with his late sister Lee Wei Ling, Mr Lee has long accused their brother Lee Hsien Loong of capitalising on their father's legacy to build a political dynasty.

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On Tuesday the government released a statement saying allegations that Lee Hsien Yang and his family are victims of persecution were "without basis" and that they face "no legal restraints".

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