露西亞 / 露西亚
lùxīyà
The English phrase 'Russia' can be expressed in Chinese as 露西亞 / 露西亚 (lùxīyà).
Meaning: country in Eastern Europe and North Asia (name)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 露西亞 / 露西亚 | lùxīyà | |
| 露西亞 / 露西亚 | Lō͘-se-a | Hokkien |
| 俄羅斯 / 俄罗斯 | Gô-lô-su | Hokkien |
| 俄國 / 俄国 | Ngô͘-kok | Hokkien |
The term refers to the country located in Eastern Europe and North Asia.
Which one should you use?
In Hokkien, several variations exist: 露西亞 / 露西亚 is one way to name the country, 俄羅斯 / 俄罗斯 is another and 俄國 / 俄国 refers to the nation. In Dungan, you may encounter Вурус or Россия.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The forms Вурус and Россия are specific to the Dungan language. The forms 露西亞 / 露西亚, 俄羅斯 / 俄罗斯 and 俄國 / 俄国 are used in Hokkien.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization for 露西亞 / 露西亚 is Lō͘-se-a.
Did you know?
- Before the spelling of 'Russia' was standardised, the Chinese language used the term 羅剎 / 罗刹, which can also mean 'Rakshasa' or a type of demon in Buddhist mythology.
Example sentences for Chinese are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “russia” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 俄羅斯, 露西亞, CC BY-SA 4.0.
