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Definition of xining
xining
/ʃiːˈnɪŋ/
Xi · ning
xining Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Qinghai province in northwestern China, located on the eastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and historically significant as a commercial hub on the Northern Silk Road.
Example
"During our tour of northwestern China, we took a high-speed train from Lanzhou to Xining before heading deeper into the Tibetan Plateau."
• Rhymes for xining
Word Origin & Etymology
From Mandarin Chinese 西宁 (Xīníng), meaning 'Western Peace' or 'Western Tranquility'. The city has historically served as a vital commercial hub along the Northern Silk Road.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xining. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xining