Xiangtan

American  

[shyahng-tahn] / ˈʃyɑŋˈtɑn /

(Wade-Giles) Hsiangt'an,

noun

Pinyin.

1. a city in eastern Hunan, in southern China.

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Xiangtan British  

/ ˈʃjɑːŋˈtɑːn /

noun

1. a city in S central China, in NE Hunan on the Xiang River: centre of a region noted for tea production. Pop: 592 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

A primary school in the southern city of Xiangtan drew criticism for asking parents to pay for the air conditioners - the school invited them to donate, reported Sixth Tone.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024

The Industry Foundation of the Chinese city of Xiangtan, in the southern province of Hunan, Geely-backed GLy Capital and South Korea's Mirae Asset also participated in the capital raise, according to the statement.

From Reuters • Oct. 27, 2022

Born in the city of Xiangtan, where her father was a police officer, Ms. Peng was introduced to tennis by an uncle when she was 8.

From New York Times • Nov. 22, 2021

Rather than blowing the satellite into pieces, the metal-cast explosive can produce a time-controlled, steady explosion, according to Prof. Sun Yunzhong and other researchers at the Hunan Defense Industry Polytechnic in Xiangtan.

From Washington Times • Oct. 27, 2021

Authorities said a man from Xiangtan named Yang Zhiguang was responsible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2016