锡安
xī'ān
In Chinese, "zion" is translated as 锡安 (xī'ān).
锡安 is used as a proper noun to refer to Zion, the name of a hill or mount in Israel.
Meaning: hill ("mount") in Israel (name)
How do you pronounce it?
xī'ān
Did you know?
- Because the phrase 锡安 sounds very similar to the name of the city 西安 (Xi'an), speakers must be careful with tones to avoid confusing the biblical mount with the ancient capital of China.
- The character 锡 (xī) is also the character for 'tin' or 'soldering', which is a much more mundane, industrial word than the majestic concept of 'Zion'.
- The character 安 means 'peace' or 'quiet', which adds a layer of positive connotation to the name 锡安 for Chinese speakers.
Examples in context
- 他在研究锡安的历史。Tā zài yánjiū Xī'ān de lìshǐ.He is studying the history of Zion.
- 锡安是一个圣地。Xī'ān shì yīgè shèngdì.Zion is a holy site.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a map of Israel.
- 雨婷 Yuting俊杰，你看，这就是锡安。Jùnjié, nǐ kàn, zhè jiùshì Xī'ān.Junjie, look, this is Zion.
- 俊杰 Junjie它在地图的哪个位置？Tā zài dìtú de nǎge wèizhì?Where is it located on the map?
- 雨婷 Yuting就在这座城市的中心。Jiù zài zhè zuò chéngshì de zhōngxīn.It is right in the center of this city.
- 俊杰 Junjie我想以后去那里看看。Wǒ xiǎng yǐhòu qù nàlǐ kànkan.I want to go there and see it in the future.
