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Definition of shifen

shifen

/ˈʃiː.fɛn/
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shifen Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A scenic village and popular tourist destination located in the Pingxi District of New Taipei City, Taiwan, renowned for its historic railway line, traditional Old Street, and sky lantern cultural festivals.

Example

"During our trip to Taiwan, we visited Shifen to write our wishes on a sky lantern and release it along the train tracks."

• Rhymes for shifen

• Nearby Words

shield-nosed cobra
shield-tailed agama
shield-tailed snake
shifen
shikra
shilka
shinano

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mandarin Chinese 十分 (Shífēn), literally meaning 'ten parts' or 'ten shares'. The name historically refers to the ten original families that cooperatively developed and shared the land in this area of Taiwan.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shifen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shifen
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