HSIEN


Meaning of HSIEN in English

/shyun/ , n. , pl. hsien .

1. (in popular Chinese religion) one of a group of benevolent spirits promoting good in the world.

2. (in China) a county or district.

[ 1965-70; hsien 1 , (pinyin) xian hermit, wizard ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .