# Sianfu

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈsiː.ɑn.fu/

## Definitions
1. Synonym of Xi'an: the provincial capital of Shaanxi in central China.

## Etymology
From the Postal Romanization of Mandarin 西安府 (Xī'ān fǔ), from Xi'an's former status as the center of a military commandery, 府 (fǔ).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/sianfu