Taiyuan

geographical name

Tai·​yu·​an ˈtī-ˈywen How to pronounce Taiyuan (audio)
-ˈywän
variants or formerly Yangku
city in northern China population 3,290,500

Note: Taiyuan serves as capital of the province of Shanxi.

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“Taiyuan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Taiyuan. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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